Subject
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Proclamation Declaring May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week
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Department
PW - Management & Support
Recommendation
Staff recommend the Mayor and Council read and approve the proclamation. Deputy Director of Public Works James Woods will accept the proclamation and acknowledge Public Works staff.
Discussion
The designation of National Public Works Week recognizes the important services provided by Public Works, which are integral to the quality of life for residents and businesses. The National Public Works Week Proclamation celebrates the men and women in Rockville who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as Public Works. Instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1960, National Public Works Week calls attention to the importance of public works in community life.
The services provided by Public Works employees ensure that Rockville remains a sustainable, attractive community which provides a high quality of life for its residents and a positive economic environment for its businesses. The week seeks to enhance the prestige of the Public Works professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication. APWA’s theme this year is “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”
The Department of Public Works is pleased to bring back the popular Equipment Show during National Public Works Week. The public is invited, and we hope the Mayor and Council will attend the event at Mattie J. T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive, from 10:30am-4:30pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Mayor and Council History
This is the 19th consecutive year that the Mayor and Council have recognized National Public Works Week.