Pennsylvania HR 503: A Resolution recognizing the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Public Works Week" in Pennsylvania.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 3312
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 503
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY BRENNAN, HILL-EVANS, GOUGHNOUR, HARKINS, WAXMAN,
RIVERA, SAPPEY, NEILSON AND DEASY, APRIL 29, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, APRIL 29, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Public
Works Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Public works professionals work behind the scenes to
make our communities healthier and safer and improve the overall
quality of life of residents in this Commonwealth and across the
nation; and
WHEREAS, Public works professionals are comprised of
individuals from State or local agencies and the engineers,
consultants, contractors, inspectors and vendors who work for
those agencies; and
WHEREAS, Public works professionals are the individuals who
make our quality of life better and improve the communities in
which we live by providing core services such as planning,
building, managing and operating public works systems; and
WHEREAS, Public works professionals are on call day and night
and are often the first individuals to report to the scene of an
emergency and among the last individuals to leave; and
WHEREAS, Streets, sewer systems, water systems, building
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maintenance, wastewater treatment, solid waste collection,
airport operations and many other amenities and services within
local communities are maintained behind the scenes by public
works professionals; and
WHEREAS, These individuals' services are often needed most in
times of natural disasters like hurricanes and severe
snowstorms; and
WHEREAS, Public works professionals also work alongside first
responders like firefighters and police officers to clear
evacuation routes from dangerous areas or help facilitate access
to emergency areas for such individuals; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 66th annual commemoration of
"National Public Works Week" sponsored by the American Public
Works Association, which continues to promote an understanding
of and appreciation for the role public works projects play in
sustaining economic growth and vitality; and
WHEREAS, The theme for "National Public Works Week" in 2026
is "Rooted in Service, Powered by Community"; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth recognizes the contributions of
public works professionals and extends sincere appreciation for
their commitment to excellence and efforts to improve and
enhance the health, safety, welfare and prosperity of the
Keystone State; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Public Works Week" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the
contributions and accomplishments made by public works
professionals across this Commonwealth and the nation and
encourage all residents to give the same recognition.
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