Whereas, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Portland Chapter 54 has been a distinguished voice for women in construction in the City of Portland and throughout the State of Oregon since 1961; and

Whereas, the work done by NAWIC Portland Chapter 54 has benefited the City of Portland

and the State of Oregon through community development and educational programs; and

Whereas, NAWIC Portland Chapter 54 has unceasingly promoted the employment and advancement of women in the construction industry and sought to achieve successful results for the City of Portland and the State of Oregon in a cooperative spirit with other organizations; and

Whereas, the construction community, represented by NAWIC Portland Chapter 54, has been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and beautification projects, promotion of skilled trades careers and a positive vision of the future;

Now, therefore, I, Tom Potter, Mayor of the City of Portland, Oregon, the “City of Roses,” do hereby proclaim March 2 through 8, 2008 to be

Women in Construction Week

in Portland, and encourage all citizens to observe this week.