A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 216 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 216

   Expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be
  commended for their dedication and continued service to the United
 States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 12, 2025

 Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security
                        and Governmental Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION

   Expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be
  commended for their dedication and continued service to the United
 States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Whereas the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025, 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,
        for their contributions to the United States;
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an opportunity to recognize and
        promote the important contributions of public servants and to honor the
        people who serve the United States at all levels of government and as
        members of the uniformed services;
Whereas millions of individuals serve the public in government service and as
        members of the uniformed services in every State, county, and city
        across the United States and around the world;
Whereas public servants provide crucial services to millions of people across
        the United States, supporting local programs and contributing to local
        economies;
Whereas public service is a noble calling involving a variety of challenging and
        rewarding professions and highly skilled and trained individuals
        offering their knowledge, effort, and skills in support of the public;
Whereas the United States is a great and prosperous country, and public service
        employees contribute significantly to that greatness and prosperity;
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;

    (2) provide vital strategic support functions to the Armed Forces and
serve in the National Guard and Reserves;

    (3) fight crime and fires;

    (4) ensure equal access to secure, efficient, and affordable 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 opportunity 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;

    (15) assist veterans of the Armed Forces; and

    (16) provide critical support to the United States in a variety of
other efforts and endeavors;

Whereas members of the uniformed services and civilian employees at all levels
        of government--

    (1) provide a variety of services that make significant contributions
to the general welfare of the United States;

    (2) are on the front lines in the fight to defeat terrorism and
maintain homeland security; and

    (3) bravely defend the United States and its ideals; and

Whereas the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025, marks the 41st anniversary of
        Public Service Recognition Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of the week of May 4 through
        May 10, 2025, as ``Public Service Recognition Week'';
            (2) commends public servants during Public Service
        Recognition Week for their outstanding contributions to the
        United States throughout the year;
            (3) salutes government employees and members of the
        uniformed services for their unyielding dedication to, and
        enthusiasm for, the public whom they serve;
            (4) honors government employees and members of the
        uniformed services who have given their lives in service to
        their communities and the United States;
            (5) encourages efforts to promote and celebrate public
        service careers at every level of government;
            (6) expresses gratitude to the public servants who have
        selflessly answered the call to serve the United States, their
        State, and their communities; and
            (7) expresses gratitude to the Federal workers who have
        selflessly answered the call to serve the United States.
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