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S.Res. 457Senate113th Congress (2013-2015)Passed Congress

A resolution designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2014, as "National Public Works Week".

Sponsored by Barbara BoxerSen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
Introduced May 22, 2014

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3308-3309; text as passed Senate: CR S3300)

May 22, 2014

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3308-3309; text as passed Senate: CR S3300)

May 22, 2014

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Bill Nelson
Sen. Bill NelsonD-FL · May 22, 2014

Mr. President, May is Older Americans Month, and I am pleased to submit a resolution recognizing the importance of our seniors with my colleagues, Senators Collins and Sanders. As of 2012, there were…

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Harry Reid
Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · May 22, 2014

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to; the preambles, where applicable, be agreed to; and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, with no…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 22, 2014

III

113th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 457

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 22, 2014

Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Carper, and Mr. Barrasso) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2014, as 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 the public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States;

Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; and

Whereas understanding 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 is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

designates the week of May 18 through May 24, 2014, as National Public Works Week;

(2)

recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve—

(A)

the public infrastructure of the United States; and

(B)

the communities that public works professionals serve; and

(3)

urges individuals 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—

(A)

to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and

(B)

to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.