[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 441 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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114th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 441
Expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service
Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their
dedication and continued service to the United States.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 26, 2016
Ms. Heitkamp (for herself, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Carper, Mr. Johnson, Mr.
Tester, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Peters, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Coons, Mr. Booker, Ms.
Baldwin, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Leahy, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Brown, Mrs.
Murray, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. King, Ms. Mikulski, and Mrs. Shaheen)
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service
Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their
dedication and continued service to the United States.
Whereas the week of May 1 through 7, 2016, has been designated as ``Public
Service Recognition Week'' to honor employees of the Federal Government
and State and local governments and members of the uniformed services;
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an opportunity to recognize and
promote the important contributions of public servants and to honor the
diverse men and women who meet the needs of the United States through
work at all levels of government and as members of the uniformed
services;
Whereas millions of individuals work in government service, and as members of
the uniformed services, in every State, county, and city across the
United States and in hundreds of cities abroad;
Whereas public service is a noble calling involving a variety of challenging and
rewarding professions;
Whereas the ability of the Federal Government and State and local governments to
be responsive, innovative, and effective depends on the outstanding
performance of dedicated public servants;
Whereas the United States is a great and prosperous country, and public service
employees contribute significantly to that greatness and prosperity;
Whereas the United States benefits daily from the knowledge and skills of the
highly trained individuals who work in public service;
Whereas public servants--
(1) defend the freedom of the people of the United States and advance
the interests of the United States around the world;
(2) provide vital strategic support functions to the Armed Forces and
serve in the National Guard and Reserves;
(3) fight crime and fires;
(4) ensure equal access to secure, efficient, and affordable mail
service;
(5) deliver benefits under the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et
seq.), including benefits under the Medicare program under title XVIII of
that Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.);
(6) fight disease and promote better health;
(7) protect the environment and parks in the United States;
(8) enforce laws guaranteeing equal employment opportunity and healthy
working conditions;
(9) defend and secure critical infrastructure;
(10) help the people of the United States recover from natural
disasters and terrorist attacks;
(11) teach and work in schools and libraries;
(12) develop new technologies and explore the Earth, the Moon, and
space to help improve knowledge on how the world changes;
(13) improve and secure transportation systems;
(14) promote economic growth; and
(15) assist veterans of the Armed Forces;
Whereas members of the uniformed services and civilian employees at all levels
of government--
(1) make significant contributions to the general welfare of the United
States; and
(2) are on the front lines in the fight to defeat terrorism and
maintain homeland security;
Whereas public servants work in a professional manner to build relationships
with other countries and cultures in order to better represent the
interests and promote the ideals of the United States;
Whereas public servants alert Congress and the public to government waste,
fraud, and abuse, and of dangers to public health;
Whereas the individuals serving in the uniformed services, as well as the
skilled trade and craft employees of the Federal Government who provide
support to their efforts--
(1) are committed to doing their jobs regardless of the circumstances;
and
(2) contribute greatly to the security of the United States and the
world;
Whereas public servants have bravely fought in armed conflicts in the defense of
the United States and its ideals, and deserve the care and benefits they
have earned through their honorable service;
Whereas public servants--
(1) have much to offer, as demonstrated by their expertise and
innovative ideas; and
(2) serve as examples by passing on institutional knowledge to train
the next generation of public servants; and
Whereas the week of May 1 through 7, 2016, marks the 32\nd\ anniversary of
Public Service Recognition Week: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) supports the designation of the week of May 1 through
7, 2016, as ``Public Service Recognition Week'';
(2) commends public servants for their outstanding
contributions to the United States during Public Service
Recognition Week and throughout the year;
(3) salutes government employees, and members of the
uniformed services, for their unyielding dedication to, and
enthusiasm for, public service;
(4) honors government employees and members of the
uniformed services who have given their lives in service to
their country;
(5) calls upon a new generation to consider a career in
public service as an honorable profession; and
(6) encourages efforts to promote public service careers at
every level of government.
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