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WHEREAS, the buildings where we live,learn,work,worship,and play each day are among
the safest in the world due to the diligence of building safety professionals;and
WHEREAS, the presence of thoughtfully written building codes and the diligence of building
safety professionals often prevent dangerous events, including fires and severe
weather, from becoming tragic; and
WHEREAS, in May, we celebrate Building Safety Month, reminding all about the critical
role of our communities'largely unknown guardians of public safety-our local
code officials; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme, "It Starts with YOU," encourages awareness everyone can
take to ensure lives are protected with the implementation of modern building
codes; and
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas, do hereby declare and
proclaim May 2023 as
"BUILDING SAFETY MONTH"
in the City of Denton and encourage, our citizens to learn more about building
safety and pay tribute to all who work in this field for our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed
this the month of April 18,2023.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR,INTERIM CITY SECRETARY
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