•HRES 582 IH 
Whereas the Rogers Act of 1924 established a career organi-
zation based on competitive examination and merit pro-
motion; 
Whereas approximately 16,000 men and women of the For-
eign Service are serving at home and abroad in 2014; 
Whereas the diplomatic, consular, communications, trade, de-
velopment, security, and numerous other functions these 
men and women perform constitute the first and most 
cost-effective instrument of our Nation to protect and 
promote United States interests abroad; 
Whereas the men and women of the Foreign Service and 
their families are increasingly exposed to risks and dan-
ger, even in times of peace, and many have died in the 
service of their country; 
Whereas employees of the Foreign Service work daily— 
(1) to preserve peace and freedom around the world; 
(2) to promote economic prosperity and mutual un-
derstanding around the world; 
(3) to reduce poverty, end hunger and malnutrition, 
fight disease, combat international crime and illegal 
drugs, and address environmental degradation; 
(4) to promote economic development, commercial 
enterprises, economic prosperity, global food security, 
American agricultural products, and United States jobs 
and trade; 
(5) to promote American ideals and values, human 
rights, freedom, gender equality, and democracy; and 
(6) to provide emergency and humanitarian assist-
ance to respond to crises around the globe; 
Whereas employees of the Foreign Service are often the first 
line of defense against international terrorism; 
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•HRES 582 IH 
Whereas more than 250 members of the Foreign Service, and 
many more locally employed staff of the Foreign Service, 
have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United 
States; 
Whereas employees of the Foreign Service personify the vir-
tues of patriotism, sacrifice, service, and duty; 
Whereas the families of employees of the Foreign Service 
make important and significant sacrifices for the greater 
good of the American people and the United States; and 
Whereas it is appropriate and just for our Nation— 
(1) to recognize the dedication of the men and 
women of the Foreign Service; and 
(2) to honor those who have given their lives in the 
loyal pursuit of their duties and responsibilities rep-
resenting the interests of the United States and its citi-
zens: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the men and women who have 
served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Serv-
ice for their dedicated and important service to 
country; 
(2) calls on the people of the United States to 
reflect on the service and sacrifice of past, present, 
and future employees of the Foreign Service, wher-
ever they serve, with appropriate ceremonies and ac-
tivities; and 
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•HRES 582 IH 
(3) supports United States Foreign Service Day 
to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the For-
eign Service. 
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