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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
May 15-21, 2022
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, do hereby proclaim the week of
May 15-21, 2022 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 contributions which public
works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Dated this 17th day of May, 2022
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James B. Hovland, Mayor