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Adopt and present a resolution proclaiming the week of May 19 - 25, 2024 as the 64th Annual National Public Works Week in Solano County where we come together to recognize and celebrate the dedication and profound impact that public works have on the lives of all Solano County residents (Supervisor Brown)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board adopt and present a resolution proclaiming the week of May 19-25, 2024 as the 64th Annual National Public Works Week in Solano County where we come together to recognize and celebrate the dedication and profound impact that public works have on the lives of all Solano County residents.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
National Public Works Week is observed each year during the third full week of May. Recognizing National Public Works Week helps to acknowledge the tens of thousands of men and women across the country who provide and maintain public works infrastructure and services. National Public Works Week was initially instituted in 1960 as a public education campaign to call attention to the importance of public works in community life. Public Works professionals serve the public every day with quiet dedication, and their successes often go unnoticed. The resolution presented today honors their commitment (Attachment A - Resolution for National Public Works Week).
The week of May 19 - 25, 2024 marks the 64th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association. This year we embrace the theme "Enhancing Quality of Life for All" where public works plays a vital role in improving and enriching our daily lives, regardless of where we reside. Dedicated public works professionals deliver essential services every day to foster healthier, happier, and more resilient communities. Whether responding to landslides, flooding, treefall, or s...
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