Proclaiming May 20-28, 2019, as Public Works Week BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Proclaiming May 20-28, 2019, as Public Works Week
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 Washington, 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
from state and local governments 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 Lewis
County, Washington, 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 American Public Works Association has celebrated the annual National
Public Works Week since 1960, and
WHEREAS, Lewis County recognizes all who participate in Public Works Day, for their
dedication to taking a proactive role in shaping the future of our infrastructure, facilities and
services
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners does hereby proclaim May 20-28, 2019, as Public Works Week in Lewis County
and urges community leaders throughout our county to join us in this special observance
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 20th day of May, 2019
APPROVED AS TO FORM BOAR P OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution BOCC Meeting Date May 20, 2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type. Consent
Approving proclamation to name May 20-28, 2019 as Public Works Week in Lewis County
Contact Josh Metcalf Phone: 740-2762
Department Public Works
Action Needed Approve Resolution
Description
National Public Works Week has been celebrated annually since 1960 and it is an opportunity to join with
organizations statewide to recognize our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees and
the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety and quality of life
It is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in Lewis County, Washington to gain
knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and
public works programs Lewis County Public Works held an Equipment Roadeo on May 9, 2019 in order to
highlight the professionalism throughout our public works department
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Robin Saline,PW
Josh Metcalf,PW
Tim Fife,PW
Malcolm Bowie,PW