HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - BOCC (002)Board of County Commissioners
Grant County
Proclamation
Whereas, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, emergency management, and
services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and the public health, high quality
of life, and well-being of the people of Grant County; and,
Whereas, these infrastructures, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated
efforts of public works professionals, who are federally mandated first responders, and the engineers,
managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding,
improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems,
public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and,
Whereas, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in Grant County to gain
knowledge and maintain ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works first
responders and public works programs in their respective communities; and,
Whereas, the year 2022 marks the 62nd annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the
American Public Works Association be it now,
Now, Therefore, the Grant County Board of Commissioners do hereby designate the week May 15-21, 2022, as
National Public Works Week; we urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works
Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public
works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they
make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life.
Signed this 3rd day of May, 2022.
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