Bill Text: MI HR0284 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to declare the week of May 16 through May 22, 2010, as National Public Works Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-05-13 - Adopted [HR0284 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0284-Introduced.html
Rep. Byrnes offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 284.
A resolution to declare the week of May 16 through May 22, 2010, as National Public Works Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, These facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent state and local governments throughout the state; and
Whereas, These individuals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the citizens and communities of the state; and
Whereas, It is in the interest of the public for citizens and civic leaders to understand the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community in the state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare the week of May 16 through May 22, 2010, as National Public Works Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize and celebrate the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve the public infrastructure and the communities that those professionals serve; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge citizens and communities throughout the state to join with the
representatives of state government and the American Public Works Association in activities and
ceremonies that are designed to pay tribute to the substantial contributions that public works
professionals make to the state of Michigan and nation.
