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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 619 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 619

   Expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be 
  commended for their dedication and continued service to the United 
             States during Public Service Recognition Week.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 5, 2022

  Ms. Sinema (for herself, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Peters, Mr. Portman, Mr. 
Carper, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Romney, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Burr, Mr. 
Cardin, Mr. Braun, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Rosen, and Mr. Ossoff) submitted 
      the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Expressing the sense of the Senate 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 1 through May 7, 2022, 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 public servants have worked, and continue to work, to help 
        the United States overcome the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, 
        allowing essential services to continue and playing a critical role in 
        protecting public health and safety;
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 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;

    (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, including COVID-19, 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;

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 the commitment and perseverance of public servants during the COVID-19 
        pandemic have allowed essential services to continue, mitigating the 
        disruption to the daily lives of the people of the United States and 
        playing a critical role in protecting public health and safety;
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 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 1 through May 7, 2022, marks the 38th 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 
        May 7, 2022, as ``Public Service Recognition Week'';
            (2) commends public servants during Public Service 
        Recognition Week for their outstanding contributions to this 
        great country 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 communities and 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 
        every level of government; and
            (7) expresses gratitude to the Federal workers who have 
        selflessly answered the call to serve their country.
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