A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States.

III 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 180 Expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES MAY 1, 2019 Mr. LANKFORD (for himself, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. PETERS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. CARPER, and Ms. HASSAN) submitted the following resolu- tion; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Serv- ice Recognition Week, public servants should be com- mended for their dedication and continued service to the United States. Whereas the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, has been designated as ‘‘Public Service Recognition Week’’ to honor employees of the Federal Government and State and local governments and members of the uniformed services; Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an oppor- tunity to recognize and promote the important contribu- tions of public servants and to honor the diverse men and women who meet the needs of the United States through VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:28 May 01, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR180.ATS SR180 jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 180 ATS work at all levels of government and as members of the uniformed services; Whereas millions of individuals work in government service and as members of the uniformed services, in every State, county, and city across the United States and in hun- dreds of cities abroad; Whereas public service is a noble calling involving a variety of challenging and rewarding professions; Whereas the ability of the Federal Government and State and local governments to be responsive, innovative, and effec- tive depends on the outstanding performance of dedicated public servants; Whereas the United States is a great and prosperous coun- try, and public service employees contribute significantly to that greatness and prosperity; Whereas the United States benefits daily from the knowledge and skills of the highly trained individuals who work in public service; Whereas public servants— (1) defend the freedom of the people of the United States and advance the interests of the United States around the world; (2) provide vital strategic support functions to the Armed Forces and serve in the reserve components of the Armed Forces; (3) fight crime and fires; (4) ensure equal access to secure, efficient, and af- fordable mail service; (5) deliver benefits under the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), including benefits under the VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:28 May 01, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR180.ATS SR180 jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with BILLS 3 •SRES 180 ATS Medicare program under title XVIII of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); (6) fight disease and promote better health; (7) protect the environment and parks in the United States; (8) enforce laws guaranteeing equal employment op- portunity and healthy working conditions; (9) defend and secure critical infrastructure; (10) help the people of the United States recover from natural disasters and terrorist attacks; (11) teach and work in schools and libraries; (12) develop new technologies and explore the Earth, the Moon, and space to help improve knowledge on how the world changes; (13) improve and secure transportation systems; (14) promote economic growth; and (15) assist veterans of the Armed Forces; Whereas members of the uniformed services and civilian em- ployees at all levels of government— (1) make significant contributions to the general welfare of the United States; and (2) are on the front lines in the fight to defeat ter- rorism and maintain homeland security; Whereas public servants work in a professional manner to build relationships with other countries and cultures in order to better represent the interests and promote the ideals of the United States; Whereas public servants alert Congress and the public to gov- ernment waste, fraud, and abuse, and dangers to public health; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:28 May 01, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR180.ATS SR180 jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with BILLS 4 •SRES 180 ATS Whereas the individuals serving in the uniformed services, as well as the skilled trade and craft employees of the Fed- eral Government who provide support to their efforts— (1) are committed to doing their jobs regardless of the circumstances; and (2) contribute greatly to the security of the United States and the world; Whereas public servants have bravely fought in armed con- flicts in the defense of the United States and its ideals and deserve the care and benefits they have earned through their honorable service; Whereas public servants— (1) have much to offer, as demonstrated by their ex- pertise and innovative ideas; and (2) serve as examples by passing on institutional knowledge to train the next generation of public servants; and Whereas the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, marks the 35th anniversary of Public Service Recognition Week: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— 1 (1) supports the designation of the week of May 2 5 through May 11, 2019, as ‘‘Public Service Rec- 3 ognition Week’’; 4 (2) commends public servants for their out- 5 standing contributions to the United States during 6 Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the 7 year; 8 VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:28 May 01, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR180.ATS SR180 jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with BILLS 5 •SRES 180 ATS (3) salutes government employees and members 1 of the uniformed services for their unyielding dedica- 2 tion to, and enthusiasm for, public service; 3 (4) honors government employees and members 4 of the uniformed services who have given their lives 5 in service to the United States; 6 (5) calls upon a new generation to consider a 7 career in public service as an honorable profession; 8 (6) encourages efforts to promote public service 9 careers at every level of government; and 10 (7) supports efforts to promote an efficient and 11 effective public service that serves the people of the 12 United States. 13 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:28 May 01, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR180.ATS SR180 jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with BILLS