HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-16 National Public Works Week *0City ofEdlna Proclamation
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our
citizens'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,sewers, and streets; 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 official; 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, James Hovland, Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby proclaim the
week of May 21-27, 2017, as
"National Public Works Week"
in the City of Edina, 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 ntributions which public works
officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of "fe.
Dated: May 16,2017
James B. ovland,Mayor