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National Public Works Week Proclamation
May 19-25, 2024
"Advancing Quality of Life For All"
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure,facilities and services that are of vital
importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-
being of the people of Mason County and,
WHEREAS,these infrastructure,facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated
efforts of public works professionals,who are 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 citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in Mason County to gain
knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and
public works programs in their respective communities; and,
WHEREAS,the year 2024 marks the 64th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the
American Public Works Association,
NOW THEREFORE RESOLVED,that the Board of Mason County Commissioners hereby designate the
week May 19—25, 2024 as
"National Public Works Week"
And urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and
government agencies in activities,events and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works
professionals, engineers, managers and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make
to protecting our national health,safety, and quality of life.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION on this .L3 day of &PrJJ 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON CO:Y, ASHINGTON
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Randy atherlin, Chair Kevin Shu"I
ice hair Sharon Trask, Commissioner