H.Res. 1253

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1253 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1253

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public 
servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service 
to the United States, including their commitment to defending the 
Constitution and delivering essential services to United States 
citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during 
Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 4, 2026

Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Amo, Ms. Ansari, Mr. 
Bacon, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Bresnahan, 
Ms. Brownley, Ms. Budzinski, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. 
Case, Ms. Craig, Ms. Crockett, Mr. Cuellar, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mr. 
Davis of Illinois, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Deluzio, Ms. 
Elfreth, Mr. Figures, Mr. Frost, Mr. Goldman of New York, Ms. Hoyle of 
Oregon, Mr. Ivey, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. 
Kennedy of New York, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. 
Lofgren, Mr. Lynch, Mrs. McClain Delaney, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Menendez, 
Mr. Mfume, Mr. Min, Mr. Moulton, Ms. Norton, Mr. Olszewski, Mr. Pappas, 
Ms. Randall, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Ross, Ms. Schrier, Ms. Simon, Mr. 
Sorensen, Mr. Soto, Mr. Subramanyam, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. 
Thompson of California, Ms. Titus, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Walkinshaw, Mrs. 
Watson Coleman, Ms. Stansbury, Mrs. Grijalva, Mr. Van Drew, Ms. 
Kamlager-Dove, and Mr. Vindman) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public 
servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service 
to the United States, including their commitment to defending the 
Constitution and delivering essential services to United States 
citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during 
Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Whereas the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, has been designated as ``Public 
Service Recognition Week'' to honor employees of the Federal, State, and 
local governments and members of the uniformed services who are 
entrusted with missions fundamental to the United States and deliver 
services upon which United States citizens depend;
Whereas ``Public Service Recognition Week'' provides an opportunity to recognize 
and promote the important contributions of public servants and to honor 
the United States citizens who serve their country, States, and 
communities at all levels of government and as members of the uniformed 
services;
Whereas Federal employees take a solemn oath to support and defend the 
Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and 
domestic, and to faithfully discharge the duties of their office, an 
oath that reflects the foundational compact between public servants and 
the people they serve;
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 make substantial contributions to the United States 
economy by managing public lands, infrastructure, financial systems, 
research institutions, and regulatory frameworks that undergird private-
sector growth, protect consumers, and sustain the conditions for a 
competitive and innovative marketplace; and
Whereas public service is a noble calling involving a variety of challenging and 
rewarding professions, and highly skilled and trained individuals offer 
their knowledge, effort, and expertise in support of the public good: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) commends the dedication, professionalism, and 
patriotism of the public servants of the United States who 
fulfill their constitutional oath and deliver essential 
services to the United States citizens;
(2) recognizes the indispensable role of public servants in 
strengthening the United States economy, protecting the safety 
and security of the public, safeguarding individual rights, and 
sustaining the foundations of democratic self-governance;
(3) honors the contributions of all public servants during 
``Public Service Recognition Week'' and throughout the year; 
and
(4) calls upon the people of the United States to observe 
``Public Service Recognition Week'' with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities that honor and acknowledge the 
service of those who work on their behalf.
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