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A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON DECLARING MAY 18-24, 2025 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK WHEREAS, Public Works professionals are vital to the safety, health, and resilience of our communities, serving as essential first responders in times of emergency and playing a critical role in maintaining and restoring order during natural disasters, infrastructure failures, and public safety crises; and
WHEREAS, these professionals are on the front lines of any emergency response and clear roads, restore utilities, secure water and waste systems, and support police and firefighting operations and ensure that life-saving services can continue without interruption in the face of adversity; and
WHEREAS, beyond their emergency response role, Public Works professionals are responsible for the daily operations and long-term development of infrastructure, facilities, and services that are indispensable to sustainable growth, public health, and quality of life in the City of Vernon; and
WHEREAS, these essential services, including transportation systems, wastewater management, solid waste disposal, stormwater management, public buildings, and other critical infrastructure, could not be delivered without the unwavering dedication and technical expertise of Public Works engineers, managers, and frontline staff at all levels of government; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens and businesses of the City of Vernon to recognize the essential contributions of Public Works professionals, and to understand and appreciate the complexity and importance of the systems they design, maintain, and operate every day and in every crisis; and
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 65th Annual National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association, with the theme "People, Purpose, Presence,•• honoring those who work tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines to keep our communities safe, functional, and thriving.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MAY 18-24, 2025, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, AND
ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE THE VITAL ROLE PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSIONALS PLAY AS STEWARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. --
CITY OF VERNON
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