CC Resolution 11541RESOLUTION NO. iis4i
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 19-25, 2013 AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
WHEREAS, in 1960 the American Public Works Association instituted a public education
campaign to draw attention to the importance of public works in the community life; and,
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient
implementation and operation of public works responsibilities and programs such as streets and
highways, transportation, water, sewers, parks, public buildings and solid waste collection; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on those facilities
and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design,
construction and maintenance is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works
officials; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works
departments is influenced by the people's attitudes and understanding of the importance of the
work they perform; and
WHEREAS, APWA has selected "Because of Public Works..." as its theme for 2013's
National Public Works Week, which will be celebrated May 19-25. The theme is about the
quality of life brought to communities around the world. We are able to have clean water, safe
streets and neighborhoods, efficient traffic and safe clean communities "Because of Public
Works...".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell does
hereby proclaim the week of May 19-25, 2013, as National Public Works Week within the City of
Campbell and calls upon all citizens and civil organizations to acquaint themselves with the
issues involved in providing our public works and recognize the contributions which the public
works officials make every day to ensure our health, safety, comfort and quality of life.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7`" day of May 2013, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ATTEST: ,
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A e Bybee, City Clerk
Kotowski, Cristina, Baker, Waterman, Low
None
None APPROVED:
Evan D. Low, Mayor