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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
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OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
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AGENDA ITEM
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
of
May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: National Public Works Week Proclamation
FROM: Rick Valent, Director of Public Works
BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move that the Village Board approve a proclamation in
recognition of National Public Works Week, May 15-21, 2022.
Background/History:
May 15-21, 2022 is National Public Works Week which recognizes public works
professionals that focus on infrastructure, facilities, emergency management, and services
that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and the public
health,high quality of life, and well-being of the people of Oak Brook.
These federally mandated first responders, comprised of engineers,managers, and
employees at all levels of government and the private sector, are responsible for
rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply,water
treatment and solid waste systems,public buildings, and other structures and facilities
essential for our citizens,business owners, and patrons of the community.
Recommendation
That the Village Board approve a proclamation in recognition of National Public Works
Week, May 15-21, 2022.
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National Public Works Week Proclamation
May 15 - 21, 2022
"Ready and Resilient"
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, emergency
management, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient
communities and the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of The
Village of Oak Brook; and,
WHEREAS, these infrastructures, facilities, and services could not be provided
without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are federally mandated
first responders, and the engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government
and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our
nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public
buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in
Village of Oak Brook to gain knowledge and maintain ongoing interest and understanding of
the importance of public works first responders and public works programs in their
respective communities; and,
WHEREAS, the year 2022 marks the 62nd annual National Public Works Week
sponsored by the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works Association be
it now,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Oak Brook on behalf of all Village employees and all Village residents, they do hereby
designate the week May 15-21, 2022, as National Public Works Week; I urge all citizens to
join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies
in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works
professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial
contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a duly certified copy of this Proclamation be
placed upon the official permanent records of the Village.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, this 10th day of May 2022.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Gopal G. Lalmalani Charlotte K. Pruss
Village President llage Clerk