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S.Res. 213Senate116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as "National Public Works Week".

Sponsored by James M. InhofeSen. James M. Inhofe (R-OK)
Introduced May 16, 2019

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This Senate resolution sets aside the week of May 19‑May 25, 2019 as National Public Works Week. It highlights the importance of public‑works infrastructure—such as roads, water, sewage, and public buildings—and the role of engineers and administrators who design, build, and maintain these systems. The resolution encourages the public and government officials to join in celebrations and activities that honor these professionals.

Key Provisions

  • Designates May 19‑May 25, 2019 as National Public Works Week.
  • Recognizes and celebrates the contributions of public‑works professionals to U.S. infrastructure and communities.
  • Calls on individuals, communities, the federal government, and the American Public Works Association to hold events honoring public‑works workers.

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 2019/05/16 CR S2928-2929)

May 23, 2019

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Introduced in Senate

May 16, 2019

SenateIntro Referral

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

May 16, 2019

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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3127)

Judiciary Committee

May 23, 2019

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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3127)

Judiciary Committee

May 23, 2019

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 2019/05/16 CR S2928-2929)

May 23, 2019

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Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · May 23, 2019

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 213. Mr. President, I ask…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 23, 2019

III

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 213

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 16, 2019

Mr. Inhofe (for himself and Ms. Harris) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, 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 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 19 through May 25, 2019, 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.