PROCLAMATION

 

WHEREAS,  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,  These dedicated members of the International Code Council develop and implement the highest-quality codes to protect Americans in the buildings where we live, learn, work, and play; and

 

WHEREAS,  The International Codes, the most widely adopted building safety and fire prevention codes in the nation, are used by most U.S. cities, counties and states.  These modern building safety codes also include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wild land fires, and earthquakes; and

 

WHEREAS,  Building Safety Week, sponsored by the International Code Council and International Code Council Foundation, reminds the public about the critical role of our communities’ largely unknown guardians of public safety – our local code officials – who help prevent countless deaths and injuries from fires and accidents; and

 

WHEREAS, This year, as we observe Building Safety Week, we ask everyone to consider projects to improve building safety at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state building departments and federal agencies in protecting lives and property;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I MARY H. BROWN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, do hereby proclaim that the month of May, be declared as:

 

“BUILDING SAFETY MONTH”

 

within the City of Fort Thomas and hereby ask that local citizens join their fellow Americans in participating in Building Safety Month activities and assisting efforts to improve building safety.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten.

                                       

                                                  

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                                                                   Mary H. Brown, Mayor

                                                               City of Fort Thomas, Kentucky