RESOLUTION NO. 050496

Declaring May 1 - 7, 2005, as National Drinking Water Week in Kansas City.

WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential requirement for life and our health and quality of life is dependent upon an abundant supply of high quality drinking water; and

WHEREAS, Kansas City enjoys the benefit of a bountiful water supply and a state of the art water facility; and

WHEREAS, the process of producing superior potable water is becoming more complex; and

WHEREAS, the ever-increasing need for water makes more and better production facilities and the necessary personnel to manage these facilities essential; and

WHEREAS, we are asking each citizen to join and enhance our efforts by protecting our source waters from pollution, using our precious resources effectively, and becoming informed about, and involved in, decisions that affect the quality and quantity of drinking water; and

WHEREAS, we encourage all citizens to work to advance public education about the drinking water cycle; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby declare May 1 - 7, 2005, as National Drinking Water Week in Kansas City and urge all residents to join in paying tribute to the dedicated men and women of the Water Services Department; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to the Water Services Department in token of their respect and high regard for the associates of that Department.

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