[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 360 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 360
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public
servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service
to the United States during ``Public Service Recognition Week'', the
week of May 2 through 8, 2021.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 30, 2021
Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public
servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service
to the United States during ``Public Service Recognition Week'', the
week of May 2 through 8, 2021.
Whereas the week of May 2 through 8, 2021, 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 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 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
such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.);
(6) fight disease and promote better health;
(7) protect the environment and the parks of 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 make significant contributions to the general welfare of
the United States, and 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, are committed to doing their jobs regardless
of the circumstances, and 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 have much to offer, as demonstrated by their expertise
and innovative ideas, and serve as examples by passing on institutional
knowledge to train the next generation of public servants;
Whereas amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Federal workers continue to serve on the
frontlines to keep our country running;
Whereas the commitment and perseverance of public servants during the pandemic
have allowed essential services to continue, mitigated the disruption to
Americans' daily lives, and played a critical role in protecting public
health and safety;
Whereas legislative branch employees, including members of the Capitol Police
and officers of the House and Senate, ensure the safety and security of
Members of Congress, their staffs, and visitors to the Capitol complex;
Whereas legislative branch employees working for Members of Congress,
congressional committees, and legislative branch offices and
organizations work tirelessly to serve constituents and support Congress
in fulfilling its constitutional obligations; and
Whereas the week of May 2 through 8, 2021, marks the 37th anniversary of
``Public Service Recognition Week'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``Public Service
Recognition Week'';
(2) commends public servants for their outstanding
contributions to this great country 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;
(6) encourages efforts to promote public service careers at
all levels of government; and
(7) expresses gratitude to the Federal workers who have
selflessly answered the call to serve their country during
these unprecedented times.
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