SR58: Commending the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia.


SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58
Commending the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia.

 

Agreed to by the Senate, March 7, 2018

 

WHEREAS, for more than 50 years, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia has worked to support independent consulting engineers and to protect public welfare by maintaining ethical, professional standards for consulting engineers; and

WHEREAS, established in 1967 and officially incorporated on December 7, 1968, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia was originally known as the Consulting Engineers Council of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia helps engineers use their scientific and technical knowledge and skills in creative, innovative ways to fulfill society’s needs; and

WHEREAS, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia promotes cooperation and mutual understanding among engineers as they strive to address major technological challenges, from rebuilding towns devastated by natural disaster, cleaning up the environment, and ensuring access to safe, clean, and efficient sources of energy, to designing information systems that will propel the nation into the future; and

WHEREAS, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia contributes to the professional and economic welfare of the engineering field by encouraging Virginia’s students to realize the practical power of their knowledge and pursue careers in engineering; and

WHEREAS, over the course of its 50-year history, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia has enabled engineers to use their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century; and

WHEREAS, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia and engineers throughout the Commonwealth participated in special events and raising awareness of the important work of engineers during Engineering Week from February 18 to February 24, 2018; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia hereby be commended on the occasion of Engineering Week 2018 and its 50th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s admiration for the organization’s contributions to the Commonwealth.

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58

Offered March 5, 2018
Commending the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia.
Patrons-- Ruff, Cosgrove and Wagner

WHEREAS, for more than 50 years, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia has worked to support independent consulting engineers and to protect public welfare by maintaining ethical, professional standards for consulting engineers; and

WHEREAS, established in 1967 and officially incorporated on December 7, 1968, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia was originally known as the Consulting Engineers Council of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia helps engineers use their scientific and technical knowledge and skills in creative, innovative ways to fulfill society’s needs; and

WHEREAS, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia promotes cooperation and mutual understanding among engineers as they strive to address major technological challenges, from rebuilding towns devastated by natural disaster, cleaning up the environment, and ensuring access to safe, clean, and efficient sources of energy, to designing information systems that will propel the nation into the future; and

WHEREAS, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia contributes to the professional and economic welfare of the engineering field by encouraging Virginia’s students to realize the practical power of their knowledge and pursue careers in engineering; and

WHEREAS, over the course of its 50-year history, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia has enabled engineers to use their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century; and

WHEREAS, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia and engineers throughout the Commonwealth will be participating in special events and raising awareness of the important work of engineers during Engineering Week from February 18 to February 24, 2018; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia hereby be commended on the occasion of Engineering Week 2018 and its 50th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s admiration for the organization’s contributions to the Commonwealth.