A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works professionals.

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican · WV · Senator

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• Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-MD)Original· 2026-05-21
• Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)Original· 2026-05-21
• John Boozman (R-AR)Original· 2026-05-21
• John R. Curtis (R-UT)Original· 2026-05-21
• Kevin Cramer (R-ND)Original· 2026-05-21
• Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)Original· 2026-05-21
• Mark Kelly (D-AZ)Original· 2026-05-21
• Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)Original· 2026-05-21

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446)

2026-05-21

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This resolution officially designates a week to honor public works professionals—the engineers, construction workers, and maintenance crews who build and maintain roads, bridges, water systems, and other infrastructure that communities depend on daily. The resolution recognizes their contributions to public safety and quality of life without creating any new laws or funding programs. It passed the Senate unanimously as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for these workers.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 750 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 750 Recognizing ``National Public Works Week'' and the contributions of public works professionals. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2026 Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Alsobrooks, Ms. Lummis, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Boozman, and Mr. Curtis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing ``National Public Works Week'' and the contributions of public works professionals. Whereas public works professionals provide essential services that support public health, safety, and quality of life in communities across the United States; Whereas these services include the construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater systems, solid waste management, and public facilities; Whereas public works personnel play an important role in emergency response and recovery efforts, including clearing debris, restoring access, and helping communities rebuild following disasters; Whereas reliable infrastructure is critical to economic growth, environmental stewardship, and community resilience; Whereas public works agencies depend on a skilled and dedicated workforce to deliver these services; Whereas National Public Works Week will be observed from May 17 through May 23, 2026, with the theme, ``Rooted in Service. Powered by Community.''; and Whereas National Public Works Week highlights the contributions of public works professionals and increases understanding of the infrastructure that serves the public: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) recognizes ``National Public Works Week'' and the contributions of public works professionals; (2) commends public works professionals for their service to communities across the United States; and (3) encourages greater public awareness of the importance of public works and infrastructure. <all>

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