HomeMy WebLinkAboutNational Public Works WeekPROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
May 19-25, 2019
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 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, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, do hereby proclaim the week of May 19-25,
2019, as
National Public Works Weeiek
in the City of Edina, MN, and call upon all citizens and civic organiz n to acquaint themselves with the
issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the co jri.0 ions which public works officials
make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Dated this 21St day of May 2019.
James B. Hovland, Mayor