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117TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 76 

Congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary on February 19, 2021, 

and recognizing the vital contributions its members have made to the 

United States over the past 100 years. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 

Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. KAINE, and Mr. WARNER) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary on February 19, 2021, and recognizing the vital 

contributions its members have made to the United 

States over the past 100 years. 

Whereas people in the United States depend on civil servants 

to carry out the important work of the Federal Government, including— 

(1) civilian defense employees who support and equip 

the United States Armed Forces; 

(2) doctors and nurses who care for veterans returning home from war; 


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(3) cybersecurity professionals who protect critical 

infrastructure and respond to emerging threats; 

(4) scientists and researchers who respond to 

pandemics and develop new cures for diseases; 

(5) Federal law enforcement and intelligence officers 

who protect the United States from foreign and domestic 

threats to its physical security; 

(6) prosecutors and judges who uphold the laws; 

(7) prison guards who keep violent criminals off the 

streets; 

(8) postal workers who keep communities connected 

and the economy churning; 

(9) benefit officers and administrators who deliver 

important Federal retirement and health benefits; and 

(10) revenue agents who ensure the United States 

has the necessary funds to carry out the work described 

in paragraphs (1) through (9); 

Whereas the National Active and Retired Federal Employees 

Association (referred to in this preamble as the 

‘‘NARFE’’) was founded in 1921 as the Association of 

Retired Federal Employees to defend and advance the retirement benefits of civil servants who serve the United 

States in honor of their service; 

Whereas NARFE serves a critical function in promoting the 

general welfare of the civil servants who serve the United 

States by delivering valuable guidance, timely resources, 

and powerful advocacy relating to the earned pay and 

benefits of the civil servants; 

Whereas NARFE is a trusted source of knowledge for the 

Federal community, Congress, the executive branch, and 

the media; 


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Whereas NARFE, a leading voice in Washington and across 

the country, advocates tirelessly on behalf of the Federal 

community with the support of grassroots activists in 

every State and congressional district; 

Whereas NARFE provides both Federal workers and retirees 

with clear, reliable, and accessible counsel to navigate the 

unique and complex issues relating to their benefits so 

they can make critical decisions and gain confidence in 

a secure future; and 

Whereas NARFE represents more than 170,000 Federal employees, retirees, and their survivors: Now, therefore, be 

it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) congratulates and honors the National Ac3 tive and Retired Federal Employees Association (re4 ferred to in this resolution as the ‘‘NARFE’’) on the 

5 celebration of its 100th anniversary; 

6 (2) commends the civil servants who serve the 

7 United States for their outstanding contributions to 

8 the United States; 

9 (3) recognizes the vital contributions NARFE 

10 members have made to the United States over the 

11 past 100 years; and 

12 (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of 

13 the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolu14 tion to the National President and Executive Direc15 tor of the NARFE. 

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