CC Resolution 11029
RESOLUTION NO.
11029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 17-23, 2009 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
transportation, public safety, wastewater, solid waste treatment and disposal, and parks; 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; 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby proclaim the week of May 17-23, 2009, 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.
ASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May 2009, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Kotowski, Furtado, Baker, Low, Kennedy
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
None
APPROVED:
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