Exh 2BAGENDA ITEM #2B
MAY 14, 2001
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, public
buildings, solid waste collection, storm drainage, and beach access; and
WHEREAS, the health; safety, and comfort of this community greatly depends on these
facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness ofthese facilities, as well as theirplanning, 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 public works
departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the importance of
the work they perform.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John S. Meserve, Mayor of the City of Atlantic Beach, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 20 - 26, 2001, as
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
in the City of Atlantic Beach, and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works services, and to recognize the
contributions which public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality
of life.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereto set
my hand and caused the official seal of the
City of Atlantic Beach to be affixed this 14th
day of May, 2001.
JOHN S. MESERVE
MAYOR