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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 20-26, 2012
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, Yiaway Yeh, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, do hereby proclaim
the week of May 20-26, 2012, 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 2012
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Yiaway Yeh
Mayor