A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VERNON DECLARING MAY 17-23, 2026 AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
WHEREAS, Public Works professionals are vital to the safety, health, and resilience of our community, serving as first responders during emergencies and playing a vital role in maintaining, rebuilding, and protecting the infrastructure that supports our well-being and economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, these professionals are on the front lines of emergency response, clearing roads, restoring utilities, securing water and wastewater systems, and supporting police and fire operations to ensure that life-saving services continue without interruption in the face of adversity; and
WHEREAS, beyond their emergency response role, Public Works professionals are responsible for the daily operations, maintenance, and long-term development of the infrastructure, facilities, and services indispensable to the health, resilience, and a quality of life in the City of Vernon; and
WHEREAS, the essential services these professionals deliver, including transportation systems, wastewater management, stormwater management solid waste disposal, and public buildings, could not be sustained without the dedication and expertise of Public Works engineers, managers, and frontline employees at every level of government; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the residents, businesses, and civic leaders in the City of Vernon to recognize the essential contributions of Public Works professionals, and to understand the complexity and importance of the systems they design, maintain, and operate every day and in every crisis; and WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 66th Annual National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association, with the theme “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” honoring those who work tirelessly both behind the scenes and on the front lines to keep our community safe, functional, and thriving.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON, ON
BEHALF OF ITS EMPLOYEES, RESIDENTS, AND BUSINESSES, HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MAY 17-23, 2026, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, AND ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS OF
THE VERNON COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE THE VITAL ROLE PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSIONALS PLAY AS STEWARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING.
THIS PROCLAMATION IS BEING PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY THE
HONORABLE MAYOR MELISSA YBARRA FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-SIX.
CITY OF VERNON
By:
MELISSA YBARRA, Mayor