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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1196 

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. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

MAY 6, 2024 

Mr. CONNOLLY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Oversight and Accountability 

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. 

Whereas the week of May 5 through May 11, 2024, 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 


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work at all levels of government and as members of the 

uniformed services; 

Whereas millions of individuals serve the public 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 servants provide crucial services to the millions of Americans in their communities and adapt new 

technological advancements to improve customer experience; 

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 continues to reaffirm the critical 

importance of public service employees in responding to 

public health and economic challenges; 

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 

and the ideals of democracy around the world; 


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(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 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, pandemics, and terrorist attacks; 

(11) teach and work in schools and libraries; 

(12) develop new technologies and explore Earth, the 

moon, and space to improve knowledge on how the world 

changes; 

(13) improve and secure transportation systems; 

(14) promote economic stability and 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; 


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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 to 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; 

Whereas legislative branch employees, including members of 

the United States Capitol Police and officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, ensure the smooth 

functioning of Congress and 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 


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branch agencies work tirelessly to serve constituents and 

support Congress in fulfilling its constitutional obligations; 

Whereas public servants have decisively and resolutely responded to conflicts around the globe, including the 

evolving crisis in Ukraine, through creative diplomatic 

approaches; and 

Whereas the week of May 5 through May 11, 2024, marks 

the 40th anniversary of Public Service Recognition Week: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘Public Service 

3 Recognition Week’’; 

4 (2) commends public servants during Public 

5 Service Recognition Week for their outstanding con6 tributions to this great country throughout the year; 

7 (3) salutes government employees and members 

8 of the uniformed services for their unyielding dedica9 tion to, and enthusiasm for, public service; 

10 (4) honors government employees and members 

11 of the uniformed services who have given their lives 

12 in service to their communities and their country; 

13 (5) calls upon a new generation to consider a 

14 career in public service as an honorable profession; 

15 (6) encourages efforts to promote public service 

16 careers at every level of government; and 


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1 (7) expresses gratitude to the Federal workers 

2 who have selflessly answered the call to serve their 

3 country. 

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