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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, National Public Works Week, held each year during |
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the third week of May, is a celebration of the men and women who |
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provide and maintain the infrastructure and services on which all |
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citizens rely; and |
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WHEREAS, Clean running water, reliable solid waste |
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collection, effective storm drains and sewers, sturdy roads and |
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bridges, and safe buildings are but a few of the components of the |
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municipal framework that contributes to our excellent quality of |
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life; and |
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WHEREAS, Ensuring the efficient operation of countless |
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systems throughout the state and nation, committed public works |
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specialists plan, build, operate, and maintain these vital |
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services; and |
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WHEREAS, The Southeast Branch, Texas Chapter, American |
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Public Works Association is one of eight Lone Star affiliates that |
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offer professional development, advocacy, and outreach activities |
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to support the people, agencies, and organizations that improve our |
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communities; and |
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WHEREAS, National Public Works Week offers residents of the |
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Lone Star State and beyond an occasion to acknowledge and |
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appreciate the importance of public works in our cities and towns; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 19-25, 2013, as National Public |
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Works Week and honor members of the Southeast Branch, Texas |
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Chapter, American Public Works Association and other dedicated |
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public works professionals in the Lone Star State for their |
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important contributions. |