HomeMy WebLinkAbout05_2021 Building Safety Month Vrortamatl' on
BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
MAY 2021
WHEREAS, our City is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength
depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings
and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and
in times of natural disaster; and
WHEREAS, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that
make up our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant
guardians—building safety and fire prevention officials, architects,
engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals, laborers,
plumbers and others in the construction industry—who work year-
round to ensure the safe construction of buildings; and
WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the ICC to remind the public
about the critical role of local code officials and who assure us a
safe, resilient, built environment of livable and economical buildings
which are essential to Apache Junction's prosperity; and
WHEREAS, "Prevent, Prepare, Protect. Building Codes Save," the theme for
Building Safety Month 2021, encourages all Americans to raise
awareness about the importance of safe and resilient construction;
fire prevention; disaster mitigation, energy conservation; water
safety; training the next generation; and new technologies in the
construction industry; and
WHEREAS, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, Americans are
asked to consider the commitment to improve building safety and
economic investment at home and in the community, and to
acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and
state building departments, fire prevention bureaus and federal
agencies in protecting lives and property.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Chip Wilson, Mayor of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona, do hereby proclaim May as
BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
in Apache Junction and do hereby urge all citizens Accordingly, I encourage our
citizens to join with their communities in participation in Building Safety Month
activities.
Signed and attested this alto day of 128r,' L , 2021.
a
CHIP WILSON
Mayor ATTEST: _
NNIF R PENA
City Clerk