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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION H. RES. 403
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 and throughout
the year.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY9, 2025
Mr. C
ONNOLLY(for himself, Mr. GARCIAof California, Mr. FROST, Ms.
B
ROWN, Mr. MIN, Ms. CROCKETT, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. BEYER,
Mr. L
YNCH, Mr. SUBRAMANYAM, Ms. MCCLELLAN, Mr. OLSZEWSKI, Mr.
H
OYER, Mr. MFUME, and Ms. NORTON) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government
Reform
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 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, State, and local govern-
ments and members of the uniformed services for their
contributions to the United States;
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an oppor-
tunity to recognize and promote the important contribu-
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tions of public servants and to honor the Americans who
serve their country, States, and communities 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 around the world;
Whereas public servants provide crucial services to the mil-
lions of Americans in their Nation, State, and commu-
nities, 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 coun-
try, 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 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
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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;
(15) assist veterans of the Armed Forces; and
(16) provide critical support to our Nation, States,
and communities in a variety of other efforts and endeav-
ors.
Whereas members of the uniformed services and civilian em-
ployees at all levels of government—
(1) provide a variety of services that make signifi-
cant contributions to the general welfare of the United
States;
(2) are on the front lines in the fight to defeat ter-
rorism 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
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
(1) commends public servants during Public 2
Service Recognition Week for their outstanding con-3
tributions to this great country throughout the year; 4
(2) salutes government employees and members 5
of the uniformed services for their unyielding dedica-6
tion to, and enthusiasm for, the public whom they 7
serve; 8
(3) honors government employees and members 9
of the uniformed services who have given their lives 10
in service to their communities and their country; 11
(4) encourages efforts to promote and celebrate 12
public service careers at every level of government; 13
and 14
(5) expresses gratitude to the public servants 15
who have selflessly answered the call to serve their 16
country, State, or communities. 17
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