RESOLUTION NO. 110380

Declaring the week of May 15-21, 2011, as National Public Works Week.

WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizen’s everyday lives; and

WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, street and highways, public buildings and solid waste collection; and

WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and services; and

WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design and construction is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skills of public works officials; and

WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works departments is materially influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby declare the week of May 15-21, 2011, as National Public Works Week in Kansas City, Missouri and call upon the citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing public works; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that copies hereof be presented to the associates of the Kansas City, Missouri Public Works Department in recognition of the contributions which public works officials make every day to the health, safety, comfort and quality of life for all citizens in Kansas City, Missouri.

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