Bill Text: CA SR58 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Relative to Engineers Week
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2016-02-22 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 3100.) [SR58 Detail]
Download: California-2015-SR58-Enrolled.html
BILL NUMBER: SR 58 ENROLLED
BILL TEXT
ADOPTED IN SENATE FEBRUARY 22, 2016
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY FEBRUARY 10, 2016
INTRODUCED BY Senator Cannella
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Relative to Engineers Week
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST
WHEREAS, The week of February 21 through 27, 2016, is being
observed by state and national engineering organizations as Engineers
Week, during which time a number of observances will take place in
California; and
WHEREAS, Engineers Week is celebrating its 65th anniversary with
the theme, Engineers Make a World of Difference; and
WHEREAS, During the week, students in elementary and high schools
will be introduced to many facets of the engineering profession
through special educational programs; and
WHEREAS, Engineers practice in a number of important specialties,
including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical,
chemical, control systems, fire protection, nuclear, industrial
petroleum, metallurgical, agricultural, and traffic, and through
these special disciplines a complete range of engineering services is
provided to both the private and public sectors in California; and
WHEREAS, Professional engineers are leaders in the development of
technology relating to sewage treatment, sanitary engineering,
structural integrity of buildings and bridges, water quality, seismic
safety, cleanup of hazardous waste and toxic sites, and public
transportation, including highways, rail, waterways, and airports;
and
WHEREAS, California's engineers serve the interest of the state in
the areas of investigations and analyses, project planning,
facilities design, and construction support, and develop special
solutions to technical problems that broadly affect the public
interest; and
WHEREAS, California's engineers apply their unique knowledge and
skill to help communities grow, thrive, remain safe, and show
resilience in the event of damage or catastrophe; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate at this time to recognize the
contributions of engineering professionals to the betterment of
humankind; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California,That in
recognition of the services bestowed upon the citizens of the State
of California by engineers, the Senate hereby recognizes the week of
February 21 through 27, 2016, as Engineers Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
