IV
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 837
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 24, 2006
Mr. Duncan (for himself, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Young of Alaska, Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Petri, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Mica, Mr. Costello, Mr. LaTourette, Ms. Norton, Mr. LoBiondo, Ms. Corrine Brown of Florida, Mr. Shuster, and Mr. Filner) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week.
Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States;
Whereas those facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, engineers, and administrators who represent State and local governments throughout the United States;
Whereas those individuals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water supply infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the citizens and communities of the United States;
Whereas it is in the interest of the public for citizens and civic leaders to understand the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States; and
Whereas the American Public Works Association is observing National Public Works Week from May 21 through 27, 2006: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
supports the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week;
recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve the public infrastructure of the United States and the communities that those professionals serve; and
urges citizens and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the Nation and to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the Nation.