[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9133]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      INTRODUCTION OF A BILL EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF 
REPRESENTATIVES THAT PUBLIC SERVANTS BE COMMENDED FOR THEIR DEDICATION 
 AND CONTINUED SERVICE TO THE NATION DURING PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION 
                    WEEK, MAY 4 THROUGH MAY 10, 2009

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 30, 2009

  Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, the week of May 4 through May 10, 2009 
marks the 25th anniversary of Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). 
PSRW is a week set aside to commemorate the hard work, dedication, and 
sacrifice made by our Nation's Federal, State and local government 
employees. As Chairman of the Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and 
the District of Columbia Subcommittee, I am proud to introduce this 
resolution honoring public service and public servants.
  PSRW offers an opportunity for all Americans to both recognize and 
learn about the significant contributions public sector employees make 
on a daily basis to our local communities, states, and country. Whether 
fighting crime, educating future generations, or serving on the front 
line to protect our nation, public servants touch every aspect of our 
lives.
  While Public Service Week lasts only seven days, I believe that the 
contributions and sacrifices of public servants ought to be recognized 
and appreciated throughout the entire year. By honoring public servants 
we show younger generations the importance of public service and 
inspire them to consider entering the field, whether on the federal, 
State, or local level of government.
  We, as a nation, have a responsibility to honor the commitment of 
government employees and to recognize that our country runs on their 
diligence and hard work. The commemoration of Public Service 
Recognition Week stands as a reminder to every citizen that the 
sacrifices and contributions made by American public employees is what 
makes our country a more perfect union and our government one that is 
truly of the people, for the people and by the people.

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