National Public Works Week

WHEREAS, public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to sustainable communities and to the health, safety and well-being of the people of Arlington County; and

WHEREAS, dedicated public works professionals in Arlington County are responsible for planning, designing, building, and operating public works facilities and services including transportation, water treatment and supply, solid waste systems, and other essential public works activities; and

WHEREAS, Arlington County recognizes the contributions of public works professionals, and extends sincere appreciation for their commitment to excellence in their efforts to improve and enhance the health, safety, welfare, and prosperity of the County; and

WHEREAS, 2018 marks the 58th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association, which continues to promote an understanding of and appreciation for the role public works projects play in sustaining economic growth and vitality;

NOW, THEREFORE I, Katie Cristol, Chair of the County Board of Arlington, Virginia, do hereby proclaim May 21-27, 2018 as

NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2018

in Arlington County, and urge all residents to share their appreciation for the contributions of public works professionals and the services they provide to the community and the environment.

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Katie Cristol, Chair