1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 781 1-2 WHEREAS, Public works services are an integral part of our 1-3 everyday lives; the health, safety, and comfort of our communities 1-4 greatly depend on these facilities and services; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The quality and effectiveness of public facilities, 1-6 as well as their planning, design, and construction, are vitally 1-7 dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, The efficiency of the qualified and dedicated 1-10 personnel who staff public works departments is influenced by 1-11 public attitude and understanding of the importance of the work 1-12 they perform; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The support of an understanding and informed 1-14 citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public works 1-15 systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and highways, 1-16 public buildings, and solid waste collection; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The Texas Chapter of the American Public Works 1-18 Association, in conjunction with public works officials across 1-19 North America, will celebrate National Public Works Week during 1-20 the week of May 18 through 24, 1997; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 75th Legislature, hereby recognize all who are employed in 1-23 the field of public works for their efforts and welcome them 2-1 to the City of Austin to celebrate National Public Works Week; 2-2 and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-4 distinguished group as an expression of the appreciation and high 2-5 regard of the Texas Senate. 2-6 Lindsay 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 President of the Senate 2-9 I hereby certify that the above 2-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-11 on May 20, 1997. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Secretary of the Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Member, Texas Senate