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City of Toronto Proclamation |
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"International Building Safety Week"
April 6 - 12, 2003
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the safety of buildings we occupy in our everyday lives is essential to the well-being of the residents of the City of Toronto; and |
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amongst our bylaws and regulations are those which provide standards for the safe construction of buildings; and |
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for building codes and applicable laws to be effective, understanding and co-operation must exist between building officials and the people they serve - building occupants and all sectors of the construction industry; and |
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the contribution made to the health, safety and welfare of our building environment by dedicated professional building code officials, may not be fully realized by the public at large; and |
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the Province and local governments across Ontario and the United States, together with such prestigious organizations as the Ontario Building Officials Association, are promoting safe buildings through the observance of International Building Safety Week; and |
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the theme of Building Safety Week has been designated as "Safe Buildings…Save Lives!". |
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I, Mayor Mel Lastman, on behalf of Toronto City Council and the 2.5 million people of our great City, do hereby proclaim April 6 - 12, 2003 as "Building Safety Week" and encourage all residents to recognize the importance of the Ontario Building Code, and the vital contributions rendered by the dedicated individuals who administer it in the City of Toronto. |
[Signed Mayor Mel Lastman]
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