City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Celebration of
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2025
May 18 - 24, 2025
WHEREAS, Public works professionals play a crucial role in maintaining and improving essential infrastructure, facilities, and services for the functioning of our community; and
WHEREAS, their work ensures that San Rafael can provide essential services to residents while also promoting sustainability and resilience in the face of numerous challenges like natural disasters, climate change, and evolving community needs, and their dedicated efforts contribute directly to public health, quality of life, and overall well-being of the community members; and WHEREAS, Public Works personnel are involved in the maintenance, planning, design, and construction of streets, transportation facilities, parks, storm drains, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our residents, as well as right-of-way management and serve as crucial first responders in emergencies; and
WHEREAS, Public Works personnel are essential workers who work hard every day to keep our community safe and functional; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for community members, civic leaders, and children in the City of San Rafael to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest in and understanding the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 National Public Works theme is “People, Purpose, Presence,” highlighting the three cornerstone ideals that motivate public works professionals to serve in their communities every day.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael proclaims the week of May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week and call upon all community members and civic organizations to recognize the contributions which public works personnel make every day to protecting our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Kate Colin
Mayor