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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure employ dedicated and talented public works professionals who serve their community with strength, and resilience and The City of Pittsburgh wishes to recognize their efforts and accomplishments in serving the public; and,
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WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on building , operating, and maintaining, infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of The City of Pittsburgh; and,
WHEREAS, these essential services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of the public works professionals in The Department of Public Works, who are responsible for collecting refuse and recyclables, maintaining City streets, preserving park spaces, and rehabilitating public facilities essential for our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, these essential services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of the public works professionals in The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure who are responsible for transportation of people and goods throughout the City of Pittsburgh and for managing the operation of and access to the public right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in The City of Pittsburgh to gain knowledge of and to maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and,
WHEREAS, the year 2022 marks the 62nd annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works Association be it now; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend our Public Works and Department of Mobility and Infrastructure employees for their vital contributions to our community and do hereby declare May 15-21, 2022 as “Public Works Week” in the City of Pittsburgh.