III 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 321 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 10, 2011 Mr. Akaka (for himself, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Levin, and Mr. Brown of Massachusetts) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards.

Whereas the Federal Executive Boards were established through a presidential directive signed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961; Whereas, the Federal Executive Boards increase effectiveness and economy of Federal agencies through coordination of local approaches to national programs and shared management needs; Whereas, the Federal Executive Boards serve over 780,000 Federal civilian employees in 28 locations across the Nation; Whereas, the Federal Executive Boards provide a forum for the exchange of information between Washington, D.C. and agencies in the field about programs, management methods, and administrative issues; Whereas, the Federal Executive Boards improve the continuity of Government operations by facilitating planning and coordination among local Federal agencies; Whereas, the Federal Executive Boards increase the efficiency of Federal spending through cost-avoidance on coordinated training and alternative dispute resolution programs; Whereas, the Federal Executive Boards serve as the Federal point of contact for intergovernmental collaboration and community outreach in their locales; Whereas commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards will recognize members and staff of Federal Executive Boards for their unyielding dedication and commitment to public service, as well as the Federal agencies whose support over the years has helped Federal Executive Boards provide Federal employees with low-cost training, emergency preparedness plans, and performance recognition through interagency awards events: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards; (2)commends the Federal Executive Boards for their unyielding dedication to the Federal community; (3)encourages Federal leaders to continue support of, and participation in, activities of the Federal Executive Boards; and (4)urges the people of the United States to observe the 50th anniversary of Federal Executive Boards with appropriate ceremonies and activities.