IN THE LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION proclaiming May 19 - 25, 2002 as National Public Works Week in Jackson County.
Intro
RESOLUTION # 14180, May 13, 2002
INTRODUCED BY Bill Petrie, County Legislator
Body
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 19 - 25, 2002 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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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 14180 of May 13, 2002 was duly passed on __________May 13_______________, 2002, by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________8_________ Nays ________0________
Abstaining ______0_______ Absent _______1_______
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Date Mary Jo Bragged, Clerk of Legislature