[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 36 (Thursday, February 25, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S900]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 76--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

  Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Murkowski, 
Mr. Kaine, and Mr. Warner) submitted the following resolution; which 
was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 76

       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 Senate--
       (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 Secretary of the Senate 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the National 
     President and Executive Director of the NARFE.

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