Proclamation
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi, is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, building and infrastructure that serve our citizens; and
WHEREAS, dedicated members of the International Code Council, brings together the local, state and federal officials that are experts in the built environment to create and implement the highest-quality codes to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work, play; and
WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is to remind the public about the critical role of our communities’ largely unknown protectors of public safety-our local code officials-who assure us of safe, sustainable, energy efficient and livable buildings that are essential to America’s prosperity; and
WHEREAS, “Mission Possible” the theme for Building Safety month 2024, encourages all Americans to raise awareness about the importance of how building safety affects us all, safety planning, learning from and working with code officials, getting our youth involved in safe building practices and celebrating those making a difference in safe building practices; and
WHEREAS, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, people are asked to consider the commitment to improve building safety, resilience and the economic investment at home and in the community.
NOW, therefore, pursuant to the powers vested in me as Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, I do hereby proclaim,
May 2024 “BUILDING SAFETY MONTH”
In Corpus Christi, Texas and encourage our citizens to join with their communities in participation in Building Safety Month activities.
