Commending Public Servants for Their Service
SRES 216: Commending Public Servants
Introduced in the Senate on May 12, 2025 S. RES. 216 is a resolution introduced by Senators Lankford and Fetterman that expresses the sense of the Senate commending public servants for their dedication and service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Resolution
In the Senate of the United States
MAY 12, 2025
Mr. LANKFORD (for himself and Mr. FETTERMAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Whereas the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025, 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, for their contributions to the United States;
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an opportunity to recognize and promote the important contributions of public servants and to honor the people who serve the United States at all levels of government and as members of the uniformed services;
Whereas millions of individuals serve the public in government service and as members of the uniformed services
in every State, county, and city across the United States and around the world;
Whereas public servants provide crucial services to millions of people across the United States, supporting local programs and contributing to local economies;
Whereas public service is a noble calling involving a variety of challenging and rewarding professions and highly skilled and trained individuals offering their knowledge, effort, and skills in support of the public;
Resolutions
- S. RES. 216 is a resolution that commends public servants during Public Service Recognition Week for their outstanding contributions to the United States throughout the year.
- The resolution also salutes government employees and members of the uniformed services for their unyielding dedication to, and enthusiasm for, the public whom they serve.
- Furthermore, it honors government employees and members of the uniformed services who have given their lives in service to their communities and the United States.
- The resolution encourages efforts to promote and celebrate public service careers at every level of government.
- It expresses gratitude to the public servants who have selflessly answered the call to serve the United States, their State, and their communities.
- Finally, it expresses gratitude to the Federal workers who have selflessly answered the call to serve the United States.
Significance of S. RES. 216
This resolution is significant because it highlights the importance of public service and recognizes the contributions of government employees and members of the uniformed services who serve their communities and the country.