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Proclamation
in Recognition of
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2021
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services
that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to
the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of the
City of San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, Public Works personnel are involved in the maintenance, planning, design,
and construction of streets, transportation facilities, parks, storm drains,
public buildings and operations, right-of-way management, and emergency
operations and response, and other structures and facilities essential for our
residents; and
WHEREAS, during this difficult time as we face the on-going coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19), the San Rafael Public Works Department are essential
workers who continue to work hard every day to keep our community safe
and functional, with various responsibilities related to COVID-19 response;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in the
City of San Rafael to gain knowledge of and to maintain an ongoing
interest in and understanding of the importance of public works and public
works programs in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the year 2021 marks the 61st annual National Public Works Week sponsored
by the American Public Works Association; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 National Public Works theme is “Stronger Together” representing
the role Public Works plays in keeping the community safe and resilient by
working together with residents, leaders, and stakeholders to provide
essential services;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Rafael, Hereby Proclaims the week of
May 16 – 22, 2021 as National Public Works Week; and furthermore I call upon all residents and
civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public
works and to recognize the contributions which public works personnel make every day to
protecting our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Mayor
