Submitting resolutions to your state legislator and proclamations to your governor’s office for their consideration is a great way to spotlight upcoming pro-infrastructure initiatives and solutions.
A resolution is a formal, written expression of opinion, intent, or administrative action adopted by one or both chambers of a state legislature. Unlike bills, most resolutions do not have the force of law but instead serve to guide policy and spotlight awareness on a specific issue.
A proclamation is an official declaration issued and signed by a person of authority, typically a governor, that publicly recognizes an initiative or observance. They are most often used to highlight various awareness days, weeks, and months.
ASCE has created templates of resolutions and proclamations for you to download and customize. Please note that the processes for resolutions and proclamations vary and every state/locality has its own rules. Check out ASCE’s one-pager on submitting resolutions and proclamations to learn more.
ASCE Template: Resolutions
- Recognizing and Celebrating Engineers Week
- American Society of Civil Engineers’ 175th Anniversary
- Implementing Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s “Envision” Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System
- Recognizing and Celebrating Infrastructure Week
ASCE Template: Proclamations
- Recognizing and Celebrating Engineers Week – Third Week of February
- American Society of Civil Engineers’ 175th Anniversary – November 5, 2027
- Recognizing and Celebrating Infrastructure Week – Third Week of May
Tips for Submitting Your Resolution and Proclamation
If you are interested in learning more about creating and submitting legislative text to your state legislators, please contact ASCE Director of Government Relations Carlos Condarco.