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Proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2008 "Public Works Week" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to the health, safety and well-being of the people of Allegheny County; and
WHEREAS, such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, engineers and administrators, representing state and local units of government, who are responsible for and must design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation, water supply, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to serving our citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens and civic leaders of this country to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest in the public works needs and programs of their respective communities;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Allegheny County Council hereby designates the week May 18-24, 2008 as Public Works Week in Allegheny County. Furthermore, we urge all Allegheny County residents to join with representative of governmental agencies and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers and administrators and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our health and welfare.