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Proclamation in Honor of Building Safety Week, May 6 - May 12, 2007
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Whereas, through our 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 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, the International Codes, used by the City of Rochester Hills include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters that can occur, such as snowstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, wild land fires and earthquakes; and
Whereas, Building Safety Week is an excellent opportunity to educate the public. It is a perfect time to increase public awareness of the role building safety and fire prevention officials, local and state building departments, and federal agencies play in protecting lives and property; 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.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that May 6 through May 12, 2007 is recognized as Building Safety Week in the City of Rochester Hills. Accordingly, our citizens are encouraged to join their fellow Americans in participating in Building Safety Week activities and assisting in efforts to improve building safety.