[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 67 (Thursday, May 6, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E788]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK

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                               speech of

                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 2010

  Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong 
support of H. Res. 1247, ``Expressing the sense of the House of 
Representatives that public servants should be commended for their 
dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service 
Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, 2010, and throughout the year.''
  I would like to thank my colleague, Representative Stephen F. Lynch, 
for introducing this legislation as it is important that we recognize 
the service and dedication to duty of those in public service here in 
the United States.
  Those involved in Public Service at all levels of government have 
formed the foundations of our great nation for hundreds of years. From 
those involved in community education and outreach programs to policy 
makers at the State Department our country would not be able to 
properly function without these praiseworthy individuals. I salute 
leaders in our government for giving selflessly of their time and 
energy towards the sustained growth and improvement of our nation.
  I would especially like to recognize the men and women who serve in 
the armed forces. These real-life, modern-day heroes selflessly give of 
their time--and sometimes even their lives to protect our country 
against foreign threats. For that we are forever thankful and indebted 
to them for their service.
  I would also like to recognize members of local, state and federal 
police and fire departments all across the country. Because of the 
protection and stability they provide our communities we are all able 
to live safe and healthy lives.
  Madam Speaker, officially establishing the week of May 3 through 9, 
2010 as Public Service Recognition Week would seek to show our 
continued support for those in the public sector across our nation. It 
is important that we recognize these individuals for their service to 
our country as well as for the role they play in the continued success 
of our nation.
  I stand today with Representative Stephen F. Lynch and other Members 
of Congress in reaffirming our support and appreciation for those in 
Public Service.
  I ask my colleagues for their support of H. Res. 1247, as well as for 
their continued support of government employees and public servants. By 
increasing our support for those in government jobs and promoting the 
importance of these jobs for our nation, we will ensure that our 
government remains efficient and productive for years to come.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting H. Res. 
1247.

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