Whereas the week of May 1 through May 7, 2022, has been designated as “Public Service Recognition Week” to honor employees of local governments and members of the uniformed services;
Whereas thousands of public servants have worked and continue to work to help the State overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing essential services to continue, and playing a critical role in protecting public health and safety;
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an opportunity to recognize and promote the important contributions of public servants and to honor the diverse men and women who meet the needs of the State of Maine at all levels of government and as members of the uniformed services;
Whereas thousands of individuals work in government service and as members of the uniformed services in cities and towns across the State of Maine;
Whereas the ability of local government and military services to be responsive, innovative, and effective depends on the outstanding performance of dedicated public servants;
Whereas the Town of Windham benefits daily from the knowledge and skills of the dedicated individuals who work in public service;
We wish to say Thank you for all you do. We couldn’t do it without you.