Item 3A3
through our continuing efforts to address critical safety issues in the
built environment that affect our citizens, regardless of age or
occupation, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, we
are confident that our structures are safe and sound; and,
Whereas,
vigilant guardians – building safety and fire prevention officials, architects,
engineers, builders and others in the construction industry – work year-round to ensure the
safe construction of buildings; and,
Whereas,
Building Safety Week, sponsored by the International Code Council, reminds the
public about the critical role of our communities’ largely unknown guardians of public safety
– our local code officials – who help prevent countless fires and accidents; and,
Whereas,
the theme, “Building Safety: Where You Live, Work and Play,” encourages all
Americans to raise awareness of the importance of building safety; green and sustainable
building; pool, spa and hot tub safety; and new technologies in the construction industry; it
presents appropriate steps everyone can take to ensure that the places where we live, learn,
work and play are safe, and that countless lives have been saved due to the implementation
of safety codes by local and state agencies; now,
Therefore,
I, Andy Wambsganss, Mayor of the City of Southlake, on behalf of the City
Council, do hereby proclaim May 5 – 11, 2008, as
Building Safety Week 2008