III 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 296 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 18, 2011 Mr. Akaka (for himself, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Levin, and Mr. Carper) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs November 14, 2011 Reported by Mr. Lieberman, without amendment November 16, 2011 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign.

Whereas the Combined Federal Campaign was established pursuant to Executive Order 10927 (26 Fed. Reg. 2383) signed by President John F. Kennedy on March 18, 1961; Whereas the Combined Federal Campaign is the only authorized charitable fundraising campaign for Federal employees, employees of the United States Postal Service, and members of the armed forces; Whereas the Combined Federal Campaign operates in more than 119 localities throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and overseas military installations; Whereas more than 20,000 nonprofit charitable organizations participate annually in the Combined Federal Campaign; Whereas the men and women of the Federal Government, the United States Postal Service, and the Armed Forces have contributed approximately $7,000,000,000 to local, national, and international charities over the past 50 years, making the Combined Federal Campaign the largest and most successful workplace charitable drive in the world; and Whereas commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign will thank public servants whose generous contributions over the years have helped to feed hungry children, cure disease, comfort the sick and dying, protect the environment and natural resources of the United States, and offered hope to people and communities across the United States and worldwide: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate: (1)commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign; (2)commends public servants of the United States for their unyielding dedication, generosity, and spirit of charitable giving; (3)calls upon the new generation of Federal employees, employees of the United States Postal Service, and members of the Armed Forces to participate annually in the Combined Federal Campaign; (4)encourages all Federal employees, employees of the United States Postal Service, and members of the Armed Forces to continue their philanthropic efforts for the betterment of the less fortunate; and (5)urges the people of the United States to observe the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign with appropriate ceremonies and activities.