HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 April National Public Works WeekNATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Proclamation
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizen's
everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation
of public works systems and programs such as water, sewer, streets and highways, parks, public
buildings, solid waste collection, and snow removal; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and
services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and
construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff Public Works
departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the importance of
the work they perform,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby
I� proclaim the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022 as
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK'
in the City of Columbia Heights, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions
that public works officials make every day to protect our health, safety, comfort and quality of life.
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Mayo rAma MarquezSimula