HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05 National Public Works WeekCITY OF PALO ALTO
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 19-25, 2013
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 implementation and operation of public works systems and programs such as
streets, public buildings, storm drains, wastewater and solid waste collection; and
environmental programs; 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, construction, and maintenance is vitally dependent upon the efforts
and skill of public works staff; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff
public works departments is influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of
the importance of the work they perform; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, H. Gregory Scharff, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, do
hereby proclaim the week of May 19-25, 2013, as "National Public Works Week"
within the City of Palo Alto, 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 staff make every day to our health,
safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Presented: May 2013
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H. Gregory Scharff
Mayor