[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 30, Number 18 (Monday, May 9, 1994)]
[Page 979]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 6682--Public Service Recognition Week, 1994

May 3, 1994

By the President of the United States

of America

A Proclamation

    At a time when Government is confronting the challenge of serving 
the public more efficiently and effectively than ever while facing 
substantial resource constraints, it is especially fitting to recognize 
the dedication of our Nation's public employees. The Federal Government, 
in its efforts to work better and cost less, has often found inspiration 
in the creative innovations initiated by State and local government 
employees. Moreover, the new spirit of partnership between labor and 
management in the public sector has reduced the time and money wasted in 
unproductive adversarial proceedings so that more attention can be 
devoted to improving the services provided to the public.
    Americans at all levels of government have made a significant 
difference in the lives of their fellow citizens, and it is most 
appropriate that we set aside this week to honor them. Public employees 
educate our children, administer programs to aid needy citizens, conduct 
biomedical research, help protect the environment, ensure the safety of 
our food supply, maintain our transportation networks, provide for the 
common defense, and enforce the Constitution and laws of the United 
States. These devoted women and men bring enormous talent, knowledge, 
and integrity to their work.
    In recognition of the achievements of government employees, the 
Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 150, has designated the week of May 
2, 1994, through May 8, 1994, as ``Public Service Recognition Week'' and 
has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation 
calling for observance of this week.
    Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United 
States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of May 2, 1994, through 
May 8, 1994, as Public Service Recognition Week. I urge the people of 
the United States to participate in appropriate ceremonies and 
activities to recognize the vital contributions of employees of Federal, 
State, and local government. I also encourage young Americans to learn 
more about the work done by public employees and to consider careers in 
public service.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 
May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-four, and of 
the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
eighteenth.
                                            William J. Clinton

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 2:01 p.m., May 4, 1994]

Note: This proclamation was released by the Office of the Press 
Secretary on May 4, and it was published in the Federal Register on May 
6.