S.Res. 750

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 750 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 750

Recognizing ``National Public Works Week'' and the contributions of 
public works professionals.

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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

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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.
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