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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare May 19-25, 2019, as Public Works Week in New York State.
Why it matters
Highlights the critical role of public works professionals. in maintaining and improving essential services like clean water, waste management, transportation infrastructure, and emergency response—functions that directly impact daily life and community health.
Aims to increase public awareness and appreciation. for the often-unseen work that keeps society functioning smoothly, potentially leading to greater public support and understanding for infrastructure funding and improvement projects.
Connects New York’s recognition with national efforts,. aligning the state’s observance with National Public Works Week, which may foster a sense of unity and shared purpose among public works staff and agencies across the country.
Symbolically honors a large, diverse workforce. whose behind-the-scenes efforts are fundamental to residents' quality of life, possibly boosting morale and encouraging careers in public works fields.
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Declare Public Works Week
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 333 BY: Senator RIVERA MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 19-25, 2019, as Public Works Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks that are set aside to… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 333 BY: Senator RIVERA MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 19-25, 2019, as Public Works Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks that are set aside to appreciate the knowledge and skills public works professionals bring for the betterment of the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 19-25, 2019, as Public Works Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Public Works Week; and WHEREAS, Every year National Public Works Week gets bigger and better; the number of participating municipalities continues to grow, which means the number of citizens who are exposed to the value of public works grows; and WHEREAS, One of the main goals is to educate the general public about the value and necessities of public works projects throughout North America; and WHEREAS, From providing clean water to disposing of solid waste, to building roads and bridges or planning for and implementing mass transit, to removing snow on roadways or devising emergency management strategies to meet natural or manmade disasters, public works services determine a society's quality of life; and WHEREAS, New York State, and the entire Nation salutes and thanks the tens of thousands of public work professionals who diligently work every day to improve the quality of life for the residents of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 19-25, 2019, as Public Works Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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