Thank You Public
Works Professionals
Colleen Gemmill
As we go about our
busy lives, we tend to not notice all the people it takes to make it possible
to do everything we do daily. For instance: have you ever wondered how that
water gets to your faucet? Or how do those roads get plowed? These and many others
are the result of the many men and woman in the Public Works Department of your
local municipality.
Although the
responsibilities may differ from one municipality to another, the main purpose
of the Public Works Department remains the same. They are responsible for
public roads, parks, water, trash, sewer, and in many cases the maintenance of
municipal buildings and courthouses. These men and women repair roads, fix
water pipes, pick up our trash.
Along with all the
everyday tasks you can also find them out in adverse conditions. They come out
in storms to clear roads of snow, clean up debris and help emergency
responders.
While they do all
these things to make our lives easier, appreciation for their efforts is rare.
As a matter of fact, many of their attempts to make our infrastructure better
are met with angry motorists, horns blaring and residents calling to complain
that they aren’t getting to their problem fast enough. Let’s take the time to
change this by showing our appreciation for what they do for us.
National Public
Works Week, May 18 – 24, 2014, gives us a perfect opportunity to thank those
who spend their days and nights working to make our lives easier. So when you
see your Public Works personnel out say "Thank You!" or better yet offer them a
coffee or cold water. After all they are the reason you are able to have water
to your faucet, drive to various destinations on roads free of snow and get
those trees out of the way during and after storms.
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