III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 145 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2009 Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mr. Inhofe) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2009, as National Public Works Week.

Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas those facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States; Whereas those individuals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the citizens and communities of the United States; and Whereas it is in the interest of the public for citizens and civic leaders to understand the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)designates the week of May 17 through May 23, 2009, as ‘National Public Works Week’; (2)recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A)the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B)the communities that those professionals serve; and (3)urges citizens and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A)to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B)to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.