| WHEREAS: |
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 |
| WHEREAS: |
amongst our bylaws and regulations, are those which provide standards for the safe construction of buildings; and |
| WHEREAS: |
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 |
| WHEREAS: |
the contributions 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 |
| WHEREAS: |
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 Building Safety Week; and |
| WHEREAS: |
the theme of Building Safety Week has been designated as "You Can Be a Part of Building Safety Week". |
| THEREFORE: |
I, Mayor David Miller, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim April 4 - 10, 2004 as "Building Safety Week" in the City of Toronto, and urge all residents to recognize the importance of the Ontario Building Code and the vital contributions rendered by the dedicated individuals who administer it in our City. |
