Senator Gilbert offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 157.

            A resolution proclaiming May 16-22, 2010, 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 state of Michigan; and

            Whereas, These 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 state; and

            Whereas, These 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 state; 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 in the state

of Michigan; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby proclaim the week of May 16-22, 2010, as National Public Works Week. We recognize and celebrate the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve the public infrastructure and the communities that those professionals serve; and be it further

            Resolved, That we urge citizens and communities throughout the state to join with the representatives of state government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed to pay tribute to the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the state of Michigan and nation.