- Record: Senate Floor
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: Senate
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the Senate floor portion of the record.
SERVANTS SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND CONTINUED SERVICE
TO THE UNITED STATES DURING PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK AND
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Mr. LANKFORD (for himself and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 733
Whereas the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, 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; and
Whereas the United States is a great and prosperous
country, and public service employees contribute
significantly to that greatness and prosperity: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(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 people of the United States;
(2) recognizes the indispensable role of public servants in
strengthening the economy of the United States, 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, May 3, 2026, through May 9,
2026, 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.