HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - National Public Works WeekWhereas, Public Works Professionals focus on infrastructure,
facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and
resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and
well-being of the people of Palm Desert and California; 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 from state and local
governments and the private sector, and 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 citizens; and
Whereas, it is in the public interest for citizens, civic leaders and
children to gain an understanding of the importance of Public Works
programs in their respective communities; and
Whereas, the American Public Works Association has celebrated
National Public Works Week annually since 1960.
Now, Therefore I, Susan Marie Weber, Mayor of the City of Palm
Desert, California, along with the entire City Council, do hereby recognize
the Week of May 20 -24, 2019, as
National Public Works Week
in the City of Palm Desert, and urge all residents to recognize the
substantial contributions made by our Public Works Professionals to
protect our national health, safety, and quality of life.
In Witness WhereofI have hereunto set my hand and have
caused the OfficidSeafof the City of (Palm Desert, California,
to 6e affixed this 23'd day of May 2019.