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114TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 89 

Supporting ‘‘United States Foreign Service Day’’ in recognition of the men 

and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign 

Service of the United States, and to honor those in the Foreign Service 

who have given their lives in the line of duty. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

FEBRUARY 4, 2015 

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

Committee on Foreign Affairs 

RESOLUTION 

Supporting ‘‘United States Foreign Service Day’’ in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are 

presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United 

States, and to honor those in the Foreign Service who 

have given their lives in the line of duty. 

Whereas the Foreign Service of the United States (referred 

to in this resolution as the ‘‘Foreign Service’’) was established through the passage of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act 

For the reorganization and improvement of the Foreign 

Service of the United States, and for other purposes’’ (43 

Stat. 140, chapter 182, commonly known as the ‘‘Rogers 

Act of 1924’’) and is now celebrating its 90th anniversary; 


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Whereas the Rogers Act of 1924 established a career organization based on competitive examination and merit promotion; 

Whereas approximately 16,000 men and women of the Foreign Service are serving at home and abroad in 2014; 

Whereas the diplomatic, consular, communications, trade, development, security, and numerous other functions these 

men and women perform constitute the first and most 

cost-effective instrument of our Nation to protect and 

promote United States interests abroad; 

Whereas the men and women of the Foreign Service and 

their families are increasingly exposed to risks and danger, even in times of peace, and many have died in the 

service of their country; 

Whereas employees of the Foreign Service work daily— 

(1) to preserve peace and freedom around the world; 

(2) to promote economic prosperity and mutual understanding around the world; 

(3) to reduce poverty, end hunger and malnutrition, 

fight disease, combat international crime and illegal 

drugs, and address environmental degradation; 

(4) to promote economic development, commercial 

enterprises, economic prosperity, global food security, 

American agricultural products, and United States jobs 

and trade; 

(5) to promote American ideals and values, human 

rights, freedom, gender equality, and democracy; and 

(6) to provide emergency and humanitarian assistance to respond to crises around the globe; 

Whereas employees of the Foreign Service are often the first 

line of defense against international terrorism; 


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Whereas more than 250 members of the Foreign Service, and 

many more locally employed staff of the Foreign Service, 

have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United 

States; 

Whereas employees of the Foreign Service personify the virtues of patriotism, sacrifice, service, and duty; 

Whereas the families of employees of the Foreign Service 

make important and significant sacrifices for the greater 

good of the American people and the United States; and 

Whereas it is appropriate and just for our Nation— 

(1) to recognize the dedication of the men and 

women of the Foreign Service; and 

(2) to honor those who have given their lives in the 

loyal pursuit of their duties and responsibilities representing the interests of the United States and its citizens: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) honors the men and women who have 

3 served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Serv4 ice for their dedicated and important service to 

5 country; 

6 (2) calls on the people of the United States to 

7 reflect on the service and sacrifice of past, present, 

8 and future employees of the Foreign Service, wher9 ever they serve, with appropriate ceremonies and ac10 tivities; and 


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1 (3) supports United States Foreign Service Day 

2 to commemorate the 91st anniversary of the Foreign 

3 Service. 

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