5/21/2007
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Recognizing the professionals
that 'Keep Indianapolis Running'
City staff educates area students and residents during National Public Works Week
Indianapolis – Chief Deputy Mayor John Dillon and Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Kumar Menon opened ceremonies marking National Public Works Week on Monument Circle today.
Chief Deputy Mayor Dillon proclaimed May 21-25 "National Public Works Week" and kicked off DPW's annual employee games. Eleven teams participated in various games on the Circle including trash throwing, and a cone race contest.
"Public Works Week is the time to showcase hundreds of hard workers that provide public service in a professional manner," said Menon. "In addition, this week-long event allows us to educate the community as a whole on the various duties carried out by DPW that 'Keep Indianapolis Running.'"
This week, DPW employees will visit 12 area elementary schools and make presentations to more than 2,500 students. Staff will educate students about DPW services, display equipment and interact with students and teachers.
Indianapolis joins other cities honoring the week-long celebration recognizing the efforts of hundreds of thousands of public works professionals across the country. The theme for this year's celebration is: "Public Works: Moving Life Forward."
DPW provides effective solutions and customer service that improves the quality of life for Indianapolis residents and visitors. DPW's efforts are concentrated in the areas of wastewater treatment, solid waste collection, environmental services, traffic engineering and road maintenance including road reconstruction and resurfacing, pothole repair and snow removal. DPW employs nearly 700 dedicated professionals.
ABOUT NPWW: National Public Works Week was instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1960, bringing attention to the importance of public works in community life. The week seeks to enhance the prestige of the often unsung heroes of our society the professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication.
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