Okaloosa County BOCC — May 6, 2014 — proclamation2014 — reading text

Proclamation Okaloosa County Florida Whereas, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and Whereas, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as streets and highways, public buildings, and solid waste collection; and Whereas, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and services; and Whereas, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials; and Whereas, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works departments is materially influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform, Now, therefore, the Board of County Commissioners does hereby proclaim the week of May 18 -24 2014 as “National Public Works Week” In the County of Okaloosa, and we call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works officials and staff make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. Given under my hand on this day of 2014. ----------------------------------------------------------- Charles K. Windes, Jr., Chairman Board of County Commissioners Attest: _____________________________________ Don W. Howard, Clerk of the Circuit Court