III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 223 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2023 Mr. Carper (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Kelly , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 31 (legislative day, May 30), 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works professionals work around the clock to ensure the vital infrastructure, facilities, and services of communities to deliver dependable, sustainable, and resilient human needs that include the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals who represent Federal, State, and local governments and private sector organizations throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, sanitation and waste management systems, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; Whereas public works first responders are the first to arrive and last to leave a natural disaster area or incident scene; and Whereas understanding 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 of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it