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3.1 Proclamation - Engineers Weeko a PROCLAMATION of The City of Salina, Kansas WHEREAS, George Washington, the first President of. the United States and founding father of our nation, was a distinguished military and agricultural engineer, as well as an excellent surveyor; and WHEREAS, Engineers have used their scientific knowledge and technical skills in creative and innovative ways to improve the quality of life and fulfill society's needs; and WHEREAS, Engineers are encouraging our young math and science students to realize the practical power of their knowledge by sponsoring programs such as the Future City Competition and MATHCOUNTS; and WHEREAS, Engineers adhere to a strong code of ethics and standards of conduct promoting personal accountability, ethical decision making and quality work such that citizens will look to engineers for their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the future; and WHEREAS, This year's theme for the event is "CREATING THE FUTURE"; and it is appropriate to recognize engineers' countless accomplishments and contributions during the week we celebrate George Washington's birthday; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael L. Hoppock, Mayor of the City of Salina, Kansas, do hereby proclaim the week ofFebruary 19 through February 25, 2023 as ENGINEERS WEEK" in the City of Salina, and call this observation to the attention of our citizens for the contributions to our health, safety and welfare by Engineers in our community and beyond. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Salina, Kansas, to be affixed this 13th day of February, 2023. Michael L. Hoppock, Mayor a a