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116TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 949 

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants 

should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the 

United States during Public Service Recognition Week, the week of 

May 3 through 9, 2020. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

MAY 1, 2020 

Mr. WITTMAN (for himself and Mr. CONNOLLY) submitted the following 

resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 

public servants should be commended for their dedication 

and continued service to the United States during Public 

Service Recognition Week, the week of May 3 through 

9, 2020. 

Whereas the week of May 3 through 9, 2020, 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 honor the diverse men and 

women who meet the needs of the United States through 


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work at all levels of government and as members of the 

uniformed services; 

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 outstanding performance of dedicated 

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 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 

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 


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Medicare program under title XVIII of such Act (42 

U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); 

(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 schools and libraries; 

(12) develop new technologies and explore the Earth, 

the Moon, and space to help improve knowledge on how 

the world changes; 

(13) improve and secure transportation systems; 

(14) promote economic growth; and 

(15) assist veterans of the Armed Forces; 

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 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, are 


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committed to doing their jobs regardless of the circumstances, and 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 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; 

Whereas amid the COVID–19 pandemic, Federal workers 

continue to serve on the frontlines to keep our country 

running; 

Whereas their service and perseverance has allowed essential 

services to continue operating, minimized the disruption 

to Americans’ daily lives, and has continued to play a 

critical role in protecting our communities’ health and 

safety; and 

Whereas the week of May 3 through 9, 2020, marks the 36th 

anniversary of Public Service Recognition Week: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘Public Service 

3 Recognition Week’’; 

4 (2) commends public servants for their out5 standing contributions to this great country during 

6 Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the 

7 year; 


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1 (3) salutes government employees, and mem2 bers of the uniformed services, for their unyielding 

3 dedication to and enthusiasm for public service; 

4 (4) honors government employees and members 

5 of the uniformed services who have given their lives 

6 in service to their country; 

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

8 career in public service as an honorable profession; 

9 (6) encourages efforts to promote public service 

10 careers at all levels of government; and 

11 (7) expresses gratitude to the Federal workers 

12 who have selflessly answered the call to serve their 

13 country during these unprecedented times. 

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