[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 131 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 131

   Congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees 
Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary on February 19, 
2021, and recognizing the vital contributions its members have made to 
               the United States over the past 100 years.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 18, 2021

Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees 
Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary on February 19, 
2021, and recognizing the vital contributions its members have made to 
               the United States over the past 100 years.

Whereas people in the United States depend on civil servants to carry out the 
        important work of the Federal Government, including--

    (1) civilian defense employees who support and equip the United States 
Armed Forces;

    (2) doctors and nurses who care for veterans returning home from war;

    (3) cybersecurity professionals who protect critical infrastructure and 
respond to emerging threats;

    (4) scientists and researchers who respond to pandemics and develop new 
cures for diseases;

    (5) Federal law enforcement and intelligence officers who protect the 
United States from foreign and domestic threats to its physical security;

    (6) prosecutors and judges who uphold the laws;

    (7) prison guards who keep violent criminals off the streets;

    (8) postal workers who keep communities connected and the economy 
churning;

    (9) benefit officers and administrators who deliver important Federal 
retirement and health benefits; and

    (10) revenue agents who ensure the United States has the necessary 
funds to carry out the work described in paragraphs (1) through (9);

Whereas the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (referred 
        to in this preamble as the ``NARFE'') was founded in 1921 as the 
        Association of Retired Federal Employees to defend and advance the 
        retirement benefits of civil servants who serve the United States in 
        honor of their service;
Whereas NARFE serves a critical function in promoting the general welfare of the 
        civil servants who serve the United States by delivering valuable 
        guidance, timely resources, and powerful advocacy relating to the earned 
        pay and benefits of the civil servants;
Whereas NARFE is a trusted source of knowledge for the Federal community, 
        Congress, the executive branch, and the media;
Whereas NARFE, a leading voice in Washington and across the country, advocates 
        tirelessly on behalf of the Federal community with the support of 
        grassroots activists in every State and congressional district;
Whereas NARFE provides both Federal workers and retirees with clear, reliable, 
        and accessible counsel to navigate the unique and complex issues 
        relating to their benefits so they can make critical decisions and gain 
        confidence in a secure future; and
Whereas NARFE represents more than 170,000 Federal employees, retirees, and 
        their survivors: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates and honors the National Active and 
        Retired Federal Employees Association (referred to in this 
        resolution as the ``NARFE'') on the celebration of its 100th 
        anniversary;
            (2) commends the civil servants who serve the United States 
        for their outstanding contributions to the United States;
            (3) recognizes the vital contributions NARFE members have 
        made to the United States over the past 100 years; and
            (4) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of 
        Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to 
        the national president and executive director of the NARFE.
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