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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. 

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, and Mr. COONS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 

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; 


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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; 


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(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 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) supports the designation of the week of May 

3 6 through 12, 2012, as ‘‘Public Service Recognition 

4 Week’’; 

5 (2) commends public servants for their out6 standing contributions to this great country during 

7 Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the 

8 year; 

9 (3) salutes government employees for their 

10 unyielding dedication to and spirit for public service; 

11 (4) honors those government employees who 

12 have given their lives in service to their country; 

13 (5) calls upon a new generation to consider a 

14 career in public service as an honorable profession; 

15 and 

16 (6) encourages efforts to promote public service 

17 careers at all levels of government. 

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