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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 op-
portunity 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 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 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 gov-
ernment waste, fraud, and abuse, and of dangers to pub-
lic health; 
Whereas the individuals serving in the uniformed services, as 
well as the skilled trade and craft employees of the Fed-
eral Government who provide support to their efforts, are 
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committed to doing their jobs regardless of the cir-
cumstances, and contribute greatly to the security of the 
United States and the world; 
Whereas public servants have bravely fought in armed con-
flicts 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 ex-
amples 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 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Public Service 
Recognition Week’’; 
(2) commends public servants for their out-
standing contributions to this great country during 
Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the 
year; 
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(3) salutes government employees, and mem-
bers of the uniformed services, for their unyielding 
dedication to and enthusiasm for public service; 
(4) honors government employees and members 
of the uniformed services 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; 
(6) encourages efforts to promote public service 
careers at all levels of government; and 
(7) expresses gratitude to the Federal workers 
who have selflessly answered the call to serve their 
country during these unprecedented times. 
Æ 
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