H. Res. 1247 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 5, 2010. 
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 Nation through work 
at all levels of government; 
Whereas millions of individuals work in government service in 
every city, county, and State across America and in hun-
dreds of cities abroad; 
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 is a great and prosperous 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 the interests of 
the United States around the world;
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(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 
(15) assist our Nation’s veterans; 
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;
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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 3 through 9, 2010, has been designated Public 
Service Recognition Week to honor America’s Federal, 
State, and local government employees; and 
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week is celebrating its 
26th 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 outstanding 
contributions to this great Nation during Public Service 
Recognition Week and throughout the year; 
(2) 
salutes 
government 
employees 
for 
their 
unyielding dedication and spirit of public service; 
(3) honors those government employees who have 
given their lives in service to their country;
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(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 ca-
reers at all levels of government. 
Attest: 
Clerk.