[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 336 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 336

   Expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be 
  commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation 
     during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, 2004.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 8, 2004

Mr. Akaka (for himself, Mr. Fitzgerald, Ms. Collins, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. 
    Voinovich, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Levin, and Mrs. Murray) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                        on Governmental Affairs

                             April 26, 2004

                        Considered and agreed to

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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 Nation 
     during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, 2004.

Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an opportunity to honor and 
        celebrate the commitment of men and women who meet the needs of the 
        Nation through work at all levels of government;
Whereas over 18,000,000 individuals work in government service in every city, 
        county, and State across America and in hundreds of cities abroad;
Whereas Federal, State, and local officials perform essential services the 
        Nation relies upon every day;
Whereas the United States of America 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) help the Nation recover from natural disasters and terrorist 
attacks;

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

    (3) fight crime and fire;

    (4) deliver the United States mail;

    (5) deliver social security and medicare benefits;

    (6) fight disease and promote better health;

    (7) protect the environment and the Nation's parks;

    (8) defend and secure critical infrastructure;

    (9) teach and work in our schools and libraries;

    (10) improve and secure our transportation systems;

    (11) keep the Nation's economy stable; and

    (12) defend our freedom and advance United States interests around the 
world;

Whereas public servants at every level of government are hard-working men and 
        women, committed to doing their jobs regardless of the circumstances;
Whereas members of the uniformed services and civilian employees at all levels 
        of government make significant contributions 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 Federal, State, and local government employees have risen to the 
        occasion and demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and courage while 
        fighting the war against terrorism;
Whereas public servants alert Congress and the public to government waste, 
        fraud, abuse, and dangers to public health;
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 efforts, contribute greatly to the security of the 
        Nation and the world;
Whereas government workers have much to offer, as demonstrated by their 
        expertise, and serve as examples by passing on institutional knowledge 
        to train the next generation of public servants;
Whereas May 3 through 9, 2004, has been designated Public Service Recognition 
        Week to honor America's Federal, State, and local government employees;
Whereas the theme for Public Service Recognition Week 2004 is Celebrating 
        Government Workers Nationwide to highlight the important work civil 
        servants perform throughout the Nation; and
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week is celebrating its 20th anniversary 
        through job fairs, student activities, and agency exhibits: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends public servants for their outstanding 
        contributions to this great Nation;
            (2) salutes their unyielding dedication and spirit for 
        public service;
            (3) honors those government employees who have given their 
        lives in service to their country;
            (4) calls upon a new generation of workers to consider a 
        career in public service as an honorable profession; and
            (5) encourages efforts to promote public service careers at 
        all levels of government.

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