[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 369--TO DESIGNATE MAY 22, 2014 AS ``UNITED STATES 
  FOREIGN SERVICE DAY'' IN RECOGNITION OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE 
SERVED, OR ARE PRESENTLY SERVING, IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED 
STATES, AND TO HONOR THOSE IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR 
                       LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY

  Mr. MENENDEZ submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 369

       Whereas the Foreign Service of the United States (referred 
     to in this resolution as the ``Foreign Service'') was 
     established through the passage of the Act entitled ``An Act 
     For the reorganization and improvement of the Foreign Service 
     of the United States, and for other purposes'' (43 Stat. 140, 
     chapter 182, commonly known as the ``Rogers Act of 1924'') 
     and is now celebrating its 90th anniversary;
       Whereas the Rogers Act of 1924 established a career 
     organization based on competitive examination and merit 
     promotion;
       Whereas, approximately 16,000 men and women of the Foreign 
     Service are serving at home and abroad in 2014;
       Whereas the diplomatic, consular, communications, trade, 
     development, security, and numerous other functions these men 
     and women perform constitute the first and most cost-
     effective instrument of our Nation to protect and promote 
     United States interests abroad;
       Whereas the men and women of the Foreign Service and their 
     families are increasingly exposed to risks and danger, even 
     in times of peace, and many have died in the service of their 
     country;
       Whereas employees of the Foreign Service work daily--
       (1) to preserve peace and freedom around the world;
       (2) to promote economic prosperity and mutual understanding 
     around the world;
       (3) to reduce poverty, end hunger and malnutrition, fight 
     disease, combat international crime and illegal drugs, and 
     address environmental degradation;
       (4) to promote economic development, commercial 
     enterprises, economic prosperity, global food security, 
     American agricultural products, and United States jobs and 
     trade;
       (5) to promote American ideals and values, human rights, 
     freedom, gender equality, and democracy; and
       (6) to provide emergency and humanitarian assistance to 
     respond to crises around the globe;
       Whereas employees of the Foreign Service are often the 
     first line of defense against international terrorism;
       Whereas more than 250 members of the Foreign Service, and 
     many more locally employed staff of the Foreign Service, have 
     made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States;
       Whereas employees of the Foreign Service personify the 
     virtues of patriotism, sacrifice, service, and duty;
       Whereas the families of employees of the Foreign Service 
     make important and significant sacrifices for the greater 
     good of the American people and the United States; and
       Whereas it is appropriate and just for our Nation--
       (1) to recognize the dedication of the men and women of the 
     Foreign Service; and
       (2) to honor those who have given their lives in the loyal 
     pursuit of their duties and responsibilities representing the 
     interests of the United States and its citizens:
       Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) honors the men and women who have served, or are 
     presently serving, in the Foreign Service for their dedicated 
     and important service to country;
       (2) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on 
     the service and sacrifice of past, present, and future 
     employees of the Foreign Service, wherever they serve, with 
     appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
       (3) designates May 22, 2014 as United States Foreign 
     Service Day to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the 
     Foreign Service.

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