City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Maria has supported the role of the Public Works and Utilities Departments to provide vital services to the community which are an integral part of the City’s residents’ everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an informed community is vital to the operation of public works systems and programs, such as the production and delivery of clean water; wastewater collection and treatment; stormwater collection, treatment, and control; solid waste collection and disposal; streets and highways; public transit; public buildings; and fleet services; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and comfort of the commu nity greatly depends on these facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these services and facilities, as well as their planning, design, and construction are vitally dependent upon the efforts and skills of public works officials; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff the Public Works and Utilities Departments is materially influenced by the residents’ attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, hereby recognize the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as:
“NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK”
in the City of Santa Maria and encourage all residents and civic organizations to recognize the contributions public works officials make every day for better health, safety, and quality of life.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 5th day of May 2026.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor