A PROCLAMATION OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING MAY 18-25, 2025, AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
WHEREAS, public works professionals are at the heart of our communities, providing the infrastructure, facilities, and essential services that enhance public health, safety, comfort, and quality of life for the residents of the City of San Bernardino; and WHEREAS, these critical services including transportation systems, water and wastewater management, solid waste collection, public buildings, and infrastructure—could not exist without the tireless efforts and expertise of public works professionals at all levels of government and the private sector; and
WHEREAS, public works professional’s engineers, managers, technicians, and frontline employees demonstrate a deep sense of purpose in serving the needs of the people, often operating behind the scenes, yet making a significant impact through their constant presence in every facet of daily life; and
WHEREAS, the public understanding of public works and support for their work is essential for building sustainable, resilient, and thriving communities; and WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA), with the theme “People, Purpose, Presence”, highlighting the vital contributions of public works professionals whose work often goes unseen but is always impactful.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and the City Council of San Bernardino do hereby proclaim the week of May 18–24, 2025 as National Public Works Week in the City of San Bernardino. I encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the important contributions made by public works professionals to the daily life and well-being of our community.
Presented on the 21st day of May 2025