A bipartisan resolution proposed on Monday by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) would commemorate Public Service Recognition Week, which is observed from May 3 through May 9.
The congressman sponsored House Resolution (H.Res.) 1253 alongside 61 original cosponsors, including lead cosponsor U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), to commend public servants for their work.
“I am grateful to join Congressman Hoyer in honoring the Americans who choose public service as their mission and carry it out every day with professionalism, purpose, and devotion to the country,” Rep. Fitzpatrick said.
H.Res. 1253 honors the dedication, professionalism, and patriotism of America’s public servants, affirms the essential role they play in serving communities across the country, and calls on Americans to recognize the men and women who carry out this work on their behalf at every level of government.
“A nation is only as strong as the people entrusted to serve it,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “America’s public servants shoulder responsibilities that touch nearly every part of our national life — from public safety and veterans services to infrastructure, research, national security, and the protection of constitutional rights.
“Their work is demanding, often unseen, and essential to a government that is accountable, capable, and worthy of the people it serves,” he added. “As a former federal law enforcement officer, I have seen the discipline, integrity, and sense of duty this work requires.”
The resolution has garnered support from the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers; the Partnership for Public Service; the National Treasury Employees Union; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and the National Federation of Federal Employees.
“I’m proud to join Rep. Fitzpatrick in introducing a bipartisan resolution to honor Public Service Recognition Week,” said Rep. Hoyer. “I hope that everyone will take this week to thank public employees for their contributions and their commitment, and those of us who appreciate all they do will continue our fight to protect them.”