HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-055RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 21 THROUGH MAY 27,2U23 ASPUBLIC WORKS WEEK
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, emergency management, and services
that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and the public health, high quality of life, and well-
beingofthenesidentsof8utte[ounty; and,
WHEREAS, these infrastructures, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of
public works professionals, who are federally mandated first responders, and the engineers, managers, and employees at
all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation's
transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities
essential for our residents; and,
WHEREAS, kisinthe public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in Butte County to gain knowledge
and maintain ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works first responders and public works
programs intheir respective communities; and,
WHEREAS, this year marks the 63 d annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works
Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, 8E[TRESOLVED that the Butte County Board ofSupervisors hereby designates the week May
21 - 27, 2033, as Public Works Week, and urges all residents to join with representatives of the American Public Works
Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to public works
professionals, engineers, managers, and employees, and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to
protecting our national health, safety, and quality oflife.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 23 d day of May 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Durfee.Ritter, Teeter and Chair Kimmehhue
NOES: None
ABSENT/None
ABSTAIN: None
Tod KimmelsAue, C air
Butte Co of Supervisors
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk ofthe Board ofSupervisors
Deputy