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· Public works services provided in Otl]' t'4~l:i:11t::lil% ii:,' i::l i~lcw, al pa!i (}i'o:.i: cil]/cn<'
everyday lives.
The support of an understanding and infiormed citizenry is vital to the efficient
operation of the public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets, and
highways, public buildings, and solid waste collection.
· The health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities
and services.
The quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their plarming design, and
construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials.
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, the City Council and iMayor, on behalf of the citizens of Ashland,
hereby proclaim the week of May 16 - 22, 2004 as
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
in Ashland, and call 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.
Dated this 4th day of May, 2004.
Alan~oer, Mayor
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder