| R 351 |
| 2026 -- S 3308 Enacted 05/21/2026 |
| 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 |
| 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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