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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 17 TO MAY 23, 2026, TO BE “NATIONAL PUBLIC

WORKS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Senator Gordon E. Rogers

     Date Introduced: May 19, 2026

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, In 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA), sponsored

having the third week of May recognized nationally as National Public Works Week. In 1962,

President John F. Kennedy issued a proclamation in which he described public works as being

“vitally important to our national health and welfare” and he praised “the dedicated efforts of

public works professionals.” President Kennedy went on to further state that “it is in the public

interest for the citizens and civil leaders of this country to gain knowledge of and to maintain a

progressive interest in the public works needs and programs of their respective communities.”;

and

     WHEREAS, Through the years, National Public Works Week has ballooned in support

across the United States and Canada, where more than 30,000 APWA members use this important

week to raise awareness about the importance of public works in our daily lives. Every day,

APWA members work diligently and tirelessly planning, building, managing, operating and

fixing public works in order to improve the everyday quality of life in our communities; and

     WHEREAS, The theme of this year’s National Public Works Week is “Rooted in

Service, Powered by Community,” in which it is acknowledged that the roots of service run deep

in public works. It is this deep desire to serve the public that has propelled public works

innovations that have helped our communities evolve into places where people can lead lives of

purpose and possibility. Some public works activities, such as building roads and bridges, is

highly visible to the public, while other public works activities and contributions, such as

maintaining water and sewer systems, are sometimes hidden from view, but are no less important.

Together, all of these efforts form the foundation for thriving communities, reminding all of us

that every project powers the connection between public service and the people it supports; now,

therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims the Week of

May 17 to May 23, to be “National Public Works Week” in the State of Rhode Island; and be it

further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the American Public Works Association.

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