Item 4A2Building safety affects many aspects of American life. Through continuous
attention to building safety, we enjoy the comfort and peace of mind of
structures that are safe and sound; and,
Whereas,
building safety and fire prevention officials are at work year round to guide the safe
construction of buildings; and,
Whereas,
the dedicated members of the International Code Council, including building safety and fire
prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders and others in the construction industry, develop and
enforce codes to safeguard Americans in the buildings where we live, work, play and learn; and,
Whereas,
building safety codes provide safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters that
can occur all across the country, such as snowstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildland fires, and
earthquakes; and,
Whereas,
Building Safety Week, sponsored by the International Code Council Foundation, is an
excellent opportunity to educate the public. This year’s theme, “Building a Safer World Together,”
encourages all Americans to raise our awareness of building safety. Everyone can take appropriate
steps to ensure that the places where we live, work, play and learn are safe. Countless lives have been
saved because of the building safety codes adopted and enforced by local and state agencies; and,
Whereas,
this year, as we observe Building Safety Week, we ask all Americans to consider projects to
improve building safety at home and in the community, and to recognize the local building safety and
fire prevention officials and the important role that they play in public safety; and,
Now, Therefore,
I, Andy Wambsganss, Mayor of the City of Southlake, on behalf of the City
Council, do hereby proclaim May 7 through May 13, 2006, as
BUILDING SAFETY WEEK