IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION proclaiming May 17 - May 23, 2009, as National Public Works Week in Jackson County.
Intro
RESOLUTION #16908, May 18, 2009
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens' everyday lives; and,
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as water supply, sewers, streets and highways, public works buildings, and solid waste collection; and,
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and comfort of this community depend on these facilities and services; and,
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and construction, are vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works employees; and,
WHEREAS, the efficiency of these 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; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature proclaims May 17 - 23, 2009, as National Public Works Week in Jackson County, and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works employees make everyday to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #16908 of May 18, 2009, was duly passed on May 18, 2009 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________9_________ Nays _______0_________
Abstaining ______0_______ Absent ______0________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature