PROCLAMATION

A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 1-7, 2016

AS CONSTRUCTION SAFETY WEEK

WHEREAS, construction is vital to our strong local economy yet remains one of the most dangerous professions; and

WHEREAS, the nature of the industry is fluid with craftspeople moving from firm to firm and project to project; and

WHEREAS, with proper planning, communication and controls, it is possible to eliminate injuries and incidents from construction sites; and

WHEREAS, no innovation in safety should be proprietary in order to send every worker across the region home safely after every shift; and

WHEREAS, local private and public owners in Portland have been national leaders in construction safety and have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership once again,

WHEREAS, a diversity of stakeholders will enrich the dialogue and accelerate the adoption of best practices; and

WHEREAS, SafeBuild Alliance, a local non-profit advocating Zero Incidents through Collaboration has encouraged all members of the building community to share and learn in safety from one another; and

WHEREAS, every day should include a focus on safety, a coordinated annual event across the region serves to heighten awareness;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED by the Mayor of the City of Newberg, Oregon, the week of May 1-7, 2016, as CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SAFETY WEEK

in the City of Newberg and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort and quality of life.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Newberg to be affixed on this 6th day of May, 2016.

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             Bob Andrews, Mayor