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[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 419 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 419

   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

                             April 17, 2012

  Mr. Akaka (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Levin, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. 
       Carper, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Webb, Mr. Coons, Mr. Brown of 
  Massachusetts, and Mr. Cardin) submitted the following resolution; 
     which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
                          Governmental Affairs

                             April 25, 2012

              Reported by Mr. Lieberman, without amendment

                             April 26, 2012

                        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 6 through 12, 2012, has been designated as ``Public 
        Service Recognition Week'' to honor the employees of the Federal 
        Government and State and local governments of the United States of 
        America;
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an opportunity to recognize and 
        promote the important contributions of public servants and honor the 
        diverse men and women who meet the needs of the United States through 
        work at all levels of government;
Whereas millions of individuals work in government service in every city, 
        county, and State 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 Federal Government and State and local governments are responsive, 
        innovative, and effective because of the outstanding work of public 
        servants;
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 these 
        highly trained individuals;
Whereas public servants--

    (1) defend our freedom and advance the interests of the United States 
around the world;

    (2) provide vital strategic support functions to our military 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 Social Security and Medicare benefits;

    (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 and terrorist attacks;

    (11) teach and work in our schools and libraries;

    (12) develop new technologies and explore the Earth, the Moon, and 
space to help improve our understanding of how our world changes;

    (13) improve and secure our transportation systems;

    (14) promote economic growth; and

    (15) assist the veterans of our country;

Whereas members of the uniformed services and civilian employees at all levels 
        of government make significant contributions to the general welfare of 
        the United States, and 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 of dangers to public health;
Whereas the men and women serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, as 
        well as those skilled trade and craft Federal employees who provide 
        support to their efforts, are committed to doing their jobs regardless 
        of the circumstances, and contribute greatly to the security of the 
        country and the world;
Whereas public servants have bravely fought in armed conflict in defense of this 
        country and its ideals, and deserve the care and benefits they have 
        earned through their honorable service;
Whereas government workers have much to offer, as demonstrated by their 
        expertise and innovative ideas, and serve as examples by passing on 
        institutional knowledge to train the next generation of public servants; 
        and
Whereas the week of May 6 through 12, 2012, marks the 28th anniversary of Public 
        Service Recognition Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of the week of May 6 through 
        12, 2012, as ``Public Service Recognition Week'';
            (2) commends public servants for their outstanding 
        contributions to this great country during Public Service 
        Recognition Week and throughout the year;
            (3) salutes government employees for their unyielding 
        dedication to and spirit for public service;
            (4) honors those government employees who have given their 
        lives in service to their country;
            (5) calls upon a new generation to consider a career in 
        public service as an honorable profession; and
            (6) encourages efforts to promote public service careers at 
        all levels of government.
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