HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Public Works Week Proclamation 2025
City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Celebration of
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2025
May 18 - 24, 2025
WHEREAS, Public works professionals play a crucial role in maintaining and improving
essential infrastructure, facilities, and services for the functioning of our
community; and
WHEREAS, their work ensures that San Rafael can provide essential services to residents
while also promoting sustainability and resilience in the face of numerous
challenges like natural disasters, climate change, and evolving community
needs, and their dedicated efforts contribute directly to public health, quality
of life, and overall well-being of the community members; 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 serve as crucial first responders in
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, Public Works personnel are essential workers who work hard every day to keep
our community safe and functional; 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 maintain an ongoing interest
in and understanding the importance of public works and public works
programs in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week, sponsored by
the American Public Works Association; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 National Public Works theme is “People, Purpose, Presence,”
highlighting the three cornerstone ideals that motivate public works
professionals to serve in their communities every day.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael proclaims
the week of May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week and call upon all community members
and civic organizations to recognize the contributions which public works personnel make every day
to protecting our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Kate Colin
Mayor