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PROCLAMATION: National Public Works Week May 19 - 25,
2024
May 7, 2024 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
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1. National Public Works Week Proclamation 2024
PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
May 19-25, 2024
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 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 Mount Prospect 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 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 2024 marks the 64th 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 18,
2024, 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 19-25, 2024 as
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
in the Village of Mount 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
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos, Village Clerk