•HRES 1073 IH 
Whereas public service is a noble calling involving a variety 
of challenging and rewarding professions; 
Whereas Federal, State, and local governments are respon-
sive, innovative, and effective because of the outstanding 
work of public servants; 
Whereas the United States of America is a great and pros-
perous Nation, and public service employees contribute 
significantly to that greatness and prosperity; 
Whereas the Nation benefits daily from the knowledge and 
skills of these highly trained individuals; 
Whereas public servants— 
(1) defend our freedom and advance United States 
interests 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 af-
fordable mail service; 
(5) deliver Social Security and Medicare benefits; 
(6) fight disease and promote better health; 
(7) protect the environment and the Nation’s parks; 
(8) enforce laws guaranteeing equal employment op-
portunity and healthy working conditions; 
(9) defend and secure critical infrastructure; 
(10) help the Nation recover from natural disasters 
and terrorist attacks; 
(11) teach and work in our schools and libraries; 
(12) develop new technologies and explore the earth, 
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 
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•HRES 1073 IH 
(15) assist active duty service members and vet-
erans; 
Whereas members of the uniformed services and civilian em-
ployees at all levels of government make significant con-
tributions to the general welfare of the United States, 
and are on the front lines in the fight against terrorism 
and in maintaining homeland security; 
Whereas public servants work in a professional manner to 
build relationships with other countries and cultures in 
order to better represent America’s interests and promote 
American ideals; 
Whereas public servants alert Congress and the public to gov-
ernment waste, fraud, abuse, and 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 ef-
forts, are committed to doing their jobs regardless of the 
circumstances, and contribute greatly to the security of 
the Nation and the world; 
Whereas public servants have bravely fought in armed con-
flict in defense of this Nation and its ideals and deserve 
the care and benefits they have earned through their hon-
orable service; 
Whereas government workers have much to offer, as dem-
onstrated by their expertise and innovative ideas, and 
serve as examples by passing on institutional knowledge 
to train the next generation of public servants; 
Whereas May 5 through 11, 2008, has been designated Pub-
lic Service Recognition Week to honor America’s Federal, 
State, and local government employees; and 
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•HRES 1073 IH 
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week is celebrating its 
24th anniversary through job fairs, student activities, 
and agency exhibits: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends public servants for their out-
standing contributions to this great Nation during 
Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the 
year; 
(2) salutes government employees for their 
unyielding dedication and spirit for public service; 
(3) honors those government employees who 
have given their lives in service to their country; 
(4) calls upon a new generation to consider a 
career in public service as an honorable profession; 
and 
(5) encourages efforts to promote public service 
careers at all levels of government. 
Æ 
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