- Record: Senate Floor
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: Senate
- Date: May 21, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the Senate floor portion of the record.
SENATE RESOLUTION 750—RECOGNIZING “NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK” AND
THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSIONALS
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:
S. Res. 750
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.