May 15-21, 2022: Public Works Week

WHEREAS, public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to sustainable communities and to the health, safety and well­ being of the people of Michigan; and,

WHEREAS, such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees from state and local units of government and the private sector, who are responsible for and must plan, design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to serving our citizens; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for citizens, civic leaders, and children in Michigan to gain knowledge of and to maintain an interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their communities; and,

WHEREAS, it is important that we commit to investing in and training the workforce to maintain the infrastructure in the future; and,

WHEREAS, 2022 marks the 62nd annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 15-21, 2022 as Public Works Week in Michigan.