It is my honor to present the following proclamation. WHEREAS, public works professionals represent Federal, State, and local units of government with a focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to the sustainability of communities; and WHEREAS, the American Public Works Association has celebrated the annual National Public Works Week since 1960; and WHEREAS, the support and understanding of such facilities and services are vital to the efficient operation of public works and the professionals who plan, design, build, operate and maintain programs such as public roadways, water supply and treatment, sewer, stormwater maintenance, signage, solid and yard waste collections, public buildings, transit and garage; and WHEREAS, revitalizing, reinvesting in, and renewing communities infrastructures will ensure safety, sustained performance, and a positive quality of life; and WHEREAS, the well-being of this community greatly depends on the efficiency and dedication of those who staff the Public Works Departments including Engineering and Salisbury-Rowan Utilities. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen K. Alexander, Mayor of the City of Salisbury, North Carolina, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the week of May 16 – 22, 2021 as NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in Salisbury, and encourage residents to recognize and celebrate the important role which public works contributes to enhance the health, safety, comfort, and quality of life in the community. This the 18th day of May 2021.

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