Agenda Item 4.d ii
Proclamation in Recognition of
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK
May 7-13, 2023
WHEREAS, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985 (beginning on the first Sunday of the month) to honor the people who serve our nation every single day as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees; and
WHEREAS, this week is a time to educate citizens about the work public servants do and the many ways government services make life better for the American people.
It is also a time to connect and educate citizens nationwide to the work of their government and to improve the perception and morale of government workers and other public servants; and
WHEREAS, Public Service Recognition Week is intended to foster pride among public servants and help inspire a new generation of public servants; and WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael supports and encourages employees to continue building new partnerships with other public agencies, associations, community organizations and private corporations in order to continue providing efficient and excellent service to our community; and
WHEREAS, the City honors our public employees for their dedication and service and acknowledges and appreciates the work they do to ensure the safety of our citizens, improve and preserve public assets, preserve and sustain our neighborhood and economic vitality, and support and strengthen the quality of life for our residents.
NOW THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby proclaim May 7-13, 2023 as Public Service Recognition Week and encourages all citizens to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of government employees at all levels — federal, state, county and here in the City of San Rafael.
Mayor