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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