1c. Approve Proclamation Declaring National Public Works Week, May 18-24l G
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MN
DATE: Mav 12.1997 RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
PROCLAMATION ESTABLISHING MAY 18 THROUGH MAY 24 1997 AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our
citizens' everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient
operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and highways, public
buildings, and snow removal, and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these
facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design
and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works
departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the importance of the
work they perform.
NOW, THEREFORF,, 1, Nancy K. Mancino, Mayor of the City of Chanhassen, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 18 through May 24, 1997 as
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
in the City of Chanhassen, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves
with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public
works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Chanhassen this 12th day of May, 1997.
Nancy K. Mancino, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT