HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2001-087 - Public Works Week RESOLUTION NO. 2001- g 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDDING PROCLAIMING MAY 20-26,2001 AS"PUBLIC WORKS
WEEK."
WHEREAS:
A. In the early 1960's, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed National Public Works
Week as an annual reminder of the many ways public works agencies contribute to our quality of
life.
B. This year, Congress and the American Public Works Association have declared
May 20-26,2001, as National Public Works Week. The theme for this year's event is"Working in
the Public Interest."
C. The public works services and programs provided in our community, such as water,
sewer, streets,highways,and bridges,are an integral part of our citizens' everyday lives,and add to
the health, safety and comfort of this community. The support of an understanding and informed
citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of these systems and programs.
D. The planning, design, construction and effectiveness of these facilities is vitally
dependent upon the efforts and skills of public works officials. In addition, the efficiency of the
qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works departments is materially influenced by
the People's attitudes and understanding of the importance of the work performed by staff
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of May 20-26, 2001, be
designated"PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"in the City of Redding. All citizens and civic organizations
are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing public works, and to
recognize the contributions that public works officials and personnel make every day in building and
maintaining the City's valuable public infrastructure.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read, and adopted at
a regular meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of May, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and McGeorge
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Attest: Form Approved:
Connie Strohmayer, City t/r W. Leonard Wingat ity Attorney �'p