[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 172 (Thursday, November 10, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S7385]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 321--COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
                        FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARDS

  Mr. AKAKA (for himself, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Levin, and Mr. Brown of 
Massachusetts) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 321

       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
       Resolved, 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.

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