1a National Public Works Week CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MN
PROCLAMATION ESTABLISHING MAY 20 THROUGH MAY 26, 2001 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 sanitary sewer and water systems, streets
and highways, parks and trails, and storm drainage systems; 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 skills 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, THEREFORE, I, Linda C. Jansen, Mayor of the City of Chanhassen, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 20 through May 26, 2001 as
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
in the City of Chanhassen, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the problems involved in providing our public works and to recognize the
'contributions which public works officials make every day to our health, safety and comfort, and
quality of life.
Given trader my hand and the Seal of the City of Chanhassen this 14th day of May, 2001.
Linda C. Jansen, Mayor
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