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PROCLAMATION:
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May 16, 2023 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
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National_Public_Works_Week_Proclamation_2023.pdf
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PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
May 21-27, 2023
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 Mount Prospect; and,
WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts
ofpublic works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees at all levels ofgovernment 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 Mount Prospect to
gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance ofpublic
works and public works programs in their respective communities; 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; and
WHEREAS, the year 2023 marks the 63rd annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American
Public Works Association,
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Public Works Department will have an Open House on Saturday, May
20, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1: 00 p.m., to acquaint the residents of Mount Prospect with
the many services provided by the Public Works Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim
the week of May 21-27, 2023 as
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
in the Village ofMount Prospect and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves
with the various services provided by the Mount Prospect Public Works Department to assure the health,
safety and comfort of our residents.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
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Karen Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 16th day of *May, 2023