CC Resolution 11399RESOLUTION N0. i1s99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 20-26, 2012 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 20-26, 2012, 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 15~h day of May 2012, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: cristina, Baker, Waterman, Low, Kotowski
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
APPROVED: ~ t~y
Michael F. Kotowski, Mayor
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Anne Bybee, City Clerk