WHEREAS, The week of February 19, 2017, to February 25, 2017, is being observed by state and national engineering organizations as Engineers Week, during which time a number of observances will take place in California; and

WHEREAS, Engineers Week is celebrating its 66th anniversary with the theme, Engineers Dream Big; and

WHEREAS, Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers, and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of math, science, and technology literacy, and motivates youth to pursue engineering careers and participate in a diverse and vigorous engineering workforce; and

WHEREAS, California leads the world in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, inspiring and preparing all of its students to seize the opportunities of the global society through innovation, inquiry, collaboration, and creative problem solving; and

WHEREAS, According to the National Society of Professional Engineers, there are more than 2,000,000 practicing engineers in the United States, and it is estimated by the United States Department of Labor (Bureau of Labor Statistics) that there are over 328,000 practicing engineers in the State of California; and

WHEREAS, Engineers work drives our economy, and many experts predict that the United States needs to produce more engineers in order to meet future demand and to stay competitive in the global marketplace; and

WHEREAS, Engineers practice in a number of important specialties, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, chemical, control systems, fire protection, nuclear, industrial petroleum, metallurgical, agricultural, and traffic, and through these special disciplines a complete range of engineering services is provided to both the private and public sectors in California; and

WHEREAS, Professional engineers are leaders in the development of more efficient, environmentally sustainable, technologically advanced designs relating to water quality, sewage treatment, sanitary engineering, structural integrity of buildings and bridges, seismic safety, cleanup of hazardous waste and toxic sites, and public transportation, including highways, rail, waterways, and airports; and

WHEREAS, Californias engineers apply their unique knowledge and skill to help communities grow, thrive, remain safe, and are truly dedicated to building a better California; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate at this time to recognize the contributions of engineering professionals to the betterment of humankind; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That in recognition of the services bestowed upon the citizens of the State of California by engineers, the Senate hereby recognizes the week of February 19, 2017, to February 25, 2017, as Engineers Week; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The week of February 19, 2017, to February 25, 2017, is being observed by state and national engineering organizations as Engineers Week, during which time a number of observances will take place in California; and

WHEREAS, Engineers Week is celebrating its 66th anniversary with the theme, Engineers Dream Big; and

WHEREAS, Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers, and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of math, science, and technology literacy, and motivates youth to pursue engineering careers and participate in a diverse and vigorous engineering workforce; and

WHEREAS, California leads the world in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, inspiring and preparing all of its students to seize the opportunities of the global society through innovation, inquiry, collaboration, and creative problem solving; and

WHEREAS, According to the National Society of Professional Engineers, there are more than 2,000,000 practicing engineers in the United States, and it is estimated by the United States Department of Labor (Bureau of Labor Statistics) that there are over 328,000 practicing engineers in the State of California; and

WHEREAS, Engineers work drives our economy, and many experts predict that the United States needs to produce more engineers in order to meet future demand and to stay competitive in the global marketplace; and

WHEREAS, Engineers practice in a number of important specialties, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, chemical, control systems, fire protection, nuclear, industrial petroleum, metallurgical, agricultural, and traffic, and through these special disciplines a complete range of engineering services is provided to both the private and public sectors in California; and

WHEREAS, Professional engineers are leaders in the development of more efficient, environmentally sustainable, technologically advanced designs relating to water quality, sewage treatment, sanitary engineering, structural integrity of buildings and bridges, seismic safety, cleanup of hazardous waste and toxic sites, and public transportation, including highways, rail, waterways, and airports; and

WHEREAS, Californias engineers apply their unique knowledge and skill to help communities grow, thrive, remain safe, and are truly dedicated to building a better California; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate at this time to recognize the contributions of engineering professionals to the betterment of humankind; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California,That in recognition of the services bestowed upon the citizens of the State of California by engineers, the Senate hereby recognizes the week of February 19, 2017, to February 25, 2017, as Engineers Week; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SR 18

Author: Cannella (R)

Introduced: 2/8/17

Vote: Majority

SUBJECT: Engineers Week

SOURCE: American Council of Engineering Companies of California

American Society of Civil Engineers

Professional Engineers in California Government

Structural Engineers Association of California

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes the week of February 19, 2017, to February 25, 2017, as Engineers Week.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The week of February 19, 2017, to February 25, 2017, is being observed by state and national engineering organizations as Engineers Week, during which time a number of observances will take place in California.
2. Engineers Week is celebrating its 66th anniversary with the theme, Engineers Dream Big.
3. Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers, and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of math, science, and technology literacy, and motivates youth to pursue engineering careers and participate in a diverse and vigorous engineering workforce.
4. Engineers’ work drives our economy, and many experts predict that the United States needs to produce more engineers in order to meet future demand and to stay competitive in the global marketplace.
5. Engineers practice in a number of important specialties, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, chemical, control systems, fire protection, nuclear, industrial petroleum, metallurgical, agricultural, and traffic, and through these special disciplines a complete range of engineering services is provided to both the private and public sectors in California.
6. California’s engineers apply their unique knowledge and skill to help communities grow, thrive, remain safe, and are truly dedicated to building a better California.

This resolution recognizes the week of February 19, 2017, to February 25, 2017, as Engineers Week.

Related/Prior Legislation

SR 58 (Cannella, 2016) recognized the week of February 21 through 27, 2016, as Engineers Week. The resolution was adopted by the Senate.

HR 39 (Medina, 2016) recognized the week of February 21 through 27, 2016, as Engineers Week. The resolution died in the Assembly Rules Committee.

SR 12 (Cannella, 2015) recognized the week of February 22, 2015, to February 28, 2015, inclusive, as National Engineers Week. The resolution was adopted by the Senate.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/16/17)

American Council of Engineering Companies of California (co-source)

American Society of Civil Engineers (co-source)

Professional Engineers in California Government (co-source)

Structural Engineers Association of California (co-source)

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/16/17)

None received

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/16/17 15:06:48

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