HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-20 Proclamation - National Public Works WeekOffice of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Public Works services provided in our community are an
integral part of the daily lives of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, the efficient and effective provision of these services greatly
enhances the health, safety, and welfare of our community; and
WHEREAS, quality and effectiveness in the design and construction of
public facilities and in the provision of public services is vitally dependent on the
knowledge, skills, and dedication of the Public Works staff and officials in the City of
Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the support of the community and the understanding of the
importance of the work performed by Public Works staff significantly influences their
ability to respond to the needs of the citizens; and
WHEREAS, 2018 marks the 58th annual National Public Works Week,
sponsored by the American Public Works Association;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim May 20 through May 26, 2018 as:
National Public Works Week:
The Power of Public Works
in the City of Tukwila, and I invite all residents and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the challenges confronted in the provision of Public Works services
in our community and to recognize the daily contributions our Public Works
Department staff make to our health, safety and quality of life.
Presented this 21st day of May, 2018.
Allan Ekberg,