Item 2BAGENDA ITEM # 2B
MAY 11, 2009
PROCLAMATION
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, sewers, streets and highways,
storm sewer, parks, solid waste collection, and public buildings maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities
and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and
construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel, who staff the Public Works
and Public Utilities departments, is materially influenced by the people's attitude and
understanding of the importance of the work they perform.
WHEREAS, this year's theme "Revitalize, Reinvest, Renew", is a tribute to the many positive
improvements public works employees have made to our communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, The City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida does hereby
proclaim the week of May 17`~ through May 23'x, 2009 as
NA TIDNAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
in the City of Atlantic Beach, 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 officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and
quality of life.
PASSED AND DULYADOPTED in regular session this
CITY OFATLAIVTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
John S. Meserve
Mayor
ATTEST
Donna L. Bartle
City Clerk