City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Celebration of
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2026
May 17 - 23, 2026
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of the City of San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our residents; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the residents, civic leaders, and children in the City of San Rafael to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 National Public Works theme is “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” highlighting that the roots of service run deep in public works, which propel innovations that have helped our communities evolve into places where people can lead lives of purpose and possibility; and WHEREAS, some work—like building roads and bridges—is highly visible, while other public works contributions—like maintaining water and sewer systems—are sometimes hidden from view; however, together, these efforts form the foundation of thriving communities, reminding us that every project, seen or unseen, powers the connection between service and the people it supports.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael proclaim the week of May 17–23, 2026, as National Public Works Week and urge all residents to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees, and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and advancing the quality of life for all.
Kate Colin
Mayor