[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 56 (Thursday, May 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E797]
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               REGARDING PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK

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                        HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 1998

  Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, we are in the midst of Public Service 
Recognition Week, and I salute the public servants whose hard work and 
determination have markedly improved the way government does business.
  Each May, the President's Council on Management Improvement, and the 
Public Employees Roundtable, launch activities in cities across our 
nation which highlight excellence in public service at the federal, 
state, and local government levels. The organization hosts agency 
exhibits and demonstrations that educate the public about the array of 
programs and services that public employees provide to the American 
people.
  Activities in my district were kicked off last Friday by the 
Baltimore Federal Executive Board which held its 31st Annual Excellence 
in Federal Career Awards program at Martin's West in Woodlawn. Thirty-
six agencies submitted a total of 199 nominations for the Board's 
consideration. Among the 16 first place Gold Award winners were: 
Lieutenant Colonel David Mansfield, a Logistics Management Officer with 
the Maryland Air National Guard who was recognized as an outstanding 
supervisor; Ann Grieb, a computer specialist at the Coast Guard 
Engineering Logistics Center who was recognized as an outstanding 
specialist; and Serafin Rivera, a machinist with the Corps of Engineers 
who was recognized as outstanding in trades and crafts.
  Mr. Speaker, while I only have enough time to recognize a few of the 
winners, I believe that each award recipient and each person nominated 
deserve our appreciation.
  This past Monday, the Public Employees Roundtable held a ceremony 
here on Capitol Hill and presented its ``Breakfast of Champions'' award 
to representatives of exceptional programs at each level of government. 
The 1998 award winner at the Federal level was New York/New Jersey 
Veterans Integrated Service Network Consortium on Homeless Veterans. 
Other programs receiving special recognition this year were the City of 
Richmond, Virginia Fire Department; Immigrant Visa Unit, U.S. Embassy 
Moscow; and the Los Angeles County, California Consolidated Criminal 
History Reporting System.
  Beginning today, May 7th, and continuing through Sunday, May 10th, 
over two dozen federal agencies and employee organizations will have 
exhibits set up in large tents on the National Mall at 3rd and 
Independence Avenues. The public is invited to come out to learn more 
about the functions of these agencies and the services that each 
provide. There will also be a job fair and a science fair. Some of our 
military bands and other groups will provide entertainment during this 
family oriented event.
  Mr. Speaker, Public Service Recognition Week offers all Americans, 
especially young people the opportunity to learn and get excited about 
a career in public service. It also provides the opportunity to thank 
those who serve us daily for their efforts. I believe that public 
service should be valued and respected by all Americans, and the 
activities occurring this week across the nation prove why.

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