Proclamation
in Recognition of
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK
May 1 — 7, 2022
WHEREAS, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated since 1985 and is a time set aside to honor the women and men who serve our nation as federal, state, county, and local government employees; and
WHEREAS, public employees take not only jobs, but oaths and commitments to serve their communities in professional, compassionate and creative ways, and without these public servants at all levels, continuity would be impossible in a democracy that regularly changes its leaders and elected officials; and WHEREAS, employees of the City of San Rafael serve the residents of our community with the highest degree of innovation, professionalism, efficiency, integrity, accountability, and commitment by working in alignment with the Together San Rafael guiding principles; and
WHEREAS, public employees have much to offer, as demonstrated by their expertise and innovative ideas, and serve as examples by passing on institutional knowledge to train the next generation of public servants; and
WHEREAS, employees of the City of San Rafael work to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure, ensure the physical safety of San Rafael residents, preserve and enhance the health of all residents, conserve and promote the natural beauty of San Rafael’s environment, provide recreation, child care and library programs, and support the diversity of the City; and
WHEREAS, our city, state and nation are deeply indebted to the women and men who devote themselves to public service and make incalculable contributions to our city's quality of life.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael proclaim May 1 through May 7, 2022, as Public Service Recognition Week, and extend their gratitude on behalf of a thankful and supportive community to all public service workers.
Mayor