HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-19 Proclamation - Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation WeekOffice of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for safety, health and welfare of the citizens in the
communities throughout the State of Washington through the enforcement of local codes or
ordinances dealing with various issues of building, zoning, housing, animal control, environmental,
health and life safety; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a challenging and demanding role and often do not
receive recognition for the job that they do in improving living and working conditions for residents
and businesses of local communities; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly qualified professionals who share the
goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing and ensuring safety, and preserving
values through knowledge and application of housing, zoning, and nuisance codes and ordinances;
and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly visible role in the communities they serve
and are called upon to provide quality customer service and excellence to the residents and
businesses of the communities in which they serve; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Association of Code Enforcement wants to recognize and honor Code
Enforcement Officers and Professionals all across the State of Washington and bring awareness to the
importance of code enforcement to the communities of the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Association of Code Enforcement was established in 1988 for the purpose
of providing ongoing training and support for Code Enforcement professionals working in the State of
Washington;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim October 19-23,
2020 as:
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all community residents to join me in recognizing this special
observance.
Presented this 19th day of October, 2020.
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor