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Proclamation
National Public Works Week
May 21-27, 2023
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, we, the City Council of the City of Edina, do hereby proclaim the week
of May 21-27, 2023 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: May 16, 2023
James B. Hovland, Mayor