HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Proclamation Supporting Public Works Recognition Week
City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Celebration of
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2023
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 other structures and facilities essential for our
residents as well as right-of-way management and emergency operations
and response; and
WHEREAS, Public Works personnel are essential workers who continue to work hard
every day to keep our community safe and functional, with various
responsibilities related to storm disasters, wildfires and other emergency
operations; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for community members, 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 2023 marks the 63rd annual National Public Works Week
sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 National Public Works theme is “Connecting the World Through
Public Works” expressing the connection we share through infrastructure
and service, and enhancing the quality of life for the communities we
professionals serve;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Rafael, Hereby Proclaims the week of
May 21-27, 2023 as National Public Works Week; and furthermore call upon all community
members 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.
Kate Colin
Mayor