IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1196 
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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 6, 2024 
Mr. CONNOLLY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Accountability 
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. 
Whereas the week of May 5 through May 11, 2024, 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 oppor-
tunity to recognize and promote the important contribu-
tions of public servants and to 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 serve the public in govern-
ment 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 servants provide crucial services to the mil-
lions of Americans in their communities and adapt new 
technological advancements to improve customer experi-
ence; 
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 effec-
tive depends on the outstanding performance of dedicated 
public servants; 
Whereas the United States continues to reaffirm the critical 
importance of public service employees in responding to 
public health and economic challenges; 
Whereas the United States is a great and prosperous coun-
try, 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 
and the ideals of democracy around the world; 
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(2) provide vital strategic support functions to the 
Armed Forces and serve in the National Guard and Re-
serves; 
(3) fight crime and fires; 
(4) ensure equal access to secure, efficient, and af-
fordable mail service; 
(5) deliver benefits under the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), including benefits under the 
Medicare program under title XVIII of that 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, pandemics, and terrorist attacks; 
(11) teach and work in schools and libraries; 
(12) develop new technologies and explore Earth, the 
moon, and space to improve knowledge on how the world 
changes; 
(13) improve and secure transportation systems; 
(14) promote economic stability and growth; and 
(15) assist veterans of the Armed Forces; 
Whereas members of the uniformed services and civilian em-
ployees at all levels of government— 
(1) make significant contributions to the general 
welfare of the United States; and 
(2) are on the front lines in the fight to defeat ter-
rorism and maintain homeland security; 
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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 to 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— 
(1) are committed to doing their jobs regardless of 
the circumstances; and 
(2) 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— 
(1) have much to offer, as demonstrated by their ex-
pertise and innovative ideas; and 
(2) serve as examples by passing on institutional 
knowledge to train the next generation of public servants; 
Whereas legislative branch employees, including members of 
the United States Capitol Police and officers of the Sen-
ate and the House of Representatives, ensure the smooth 
functioning of Congress and the safety and security of 
Members of Congress, their staffs, and visitors to the 
Capitol complex; 
Whereas legislative branch employees working for Members of 
Congress, congressional committees, and legislative 
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branch agencies work tirelessly to serve constituents and 
support Congress in fulfilling its constitutional obliga-
tions; 
Whereas public servants have decisively and resolutely re-
sponded to conflicts around the globe, including the 
evolving crisis in Ukraine, through creative diplomatic 
approaches; and 
Whereas the week of May 5 through May 11, 2024, marks 
the 40th 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 during Public 
Service Recognition Week for their outstanding con-
tributions to this great country throughout the year; 
(3) salutes government employees and members 
of the uniformed services for their unyielding dedica-
tion 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 communities and 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 every level of government; and 
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