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112TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 401 

Expressing appreciation for Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals 

who represent the United States around the globe. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MARCH 21, 2012 

Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself and Mr. KERRY) submitted the following 

resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing appreciation for Foreign Service and Civil Service 

professionals who represent the United States around 

the globe. 

Whereas the United States Foreign Service was established 

by Congress in 1924 to professionalize the country’s diplomatic and consular services and advance freedom, democracy, and security for the benefit of the people of the 

United States and the international community; 

Whereas the United States Agency for International Development was established in 1961 to support the foreign policy goals of the United States through economic, development, and humanitarian assistance; 

Whereas the Department of State and the United States 

Agency for International Development together employ 

more than 27,000 United States nationals in the Foreign 


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Service and Civil Service dedicated to promoting United 

States interests around the world; 

Whereas Foreign Service personnel deploy to Asia, Africa, the 

Americas, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and 

Southeast Asia on a permanent, rotating basis to defend 

and promote United States priorities abroad; 

Whereas many Foreign Service employees spend months or 

years away from families and loved ones on assignment 

to dangerous or inhospitable posts where family members 

are not permitted; 

Whereas numerous Department of State and United States 

Agency for International Development employees have 

lost their lives while serving abroad; 

Whereas strong and purposeful United States diplomacy and 

development, carried out by a diverse, professionally educated, and well-trained force of Foreign Service and Civil 

Service professionals, are the most cost-effective means to 

protect and advance United States interests abroad; 

Whereas the promotion of commercial engagement by United 

States businesses in foreign markets and targeted international development projects support economic prosperity, job creation, and opportunities for United States 

business and industry; 

Whereas United States diplomats are often the first line of 

defense against international conflict and transnational 

security threats; 

Whereas Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals have 

worked to support the members of the United States 

Armed Forces involved in critical national security missions and military engagements in dangerous and unstable regions; 


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Whereas Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals administer emergency assistance in crisis situations; and 

Whereas the contributions of Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals to the global advancement of international understanding, American ideals, and the promotion of freedom and democracy around the world 

should be commended: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) recognizes and gives special appreciation to 

3 the Foreign Service and Civil Service personnel of 

4 the Department of State, the United States Agency 

5 for International Development, and other United 

6 States Government agencies that promote and pro7 tect United State priorities abroad; and 

8 (2) owes a debt of gratitude to these individ9 uals, and their families, who put public service and 

10 pride in their country ahead of comfort, convenience, 

11 and even safety in service to the United States and 

12 the global community. 

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