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S.Res. 99 · 113th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication…

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A resolution 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.

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6 cosponsors · 6 D

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  1. Senate Introduced Apr 16, 2013
  2. Senate Passed Apr 16, 2013

Supports the designation of the week of May 5-May 11, 2013, as Public Service Recognition Week. Commends government employees for their contributions and their dedication to and spirit for public service.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 16, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the designation of the week of May 5-May 11, 2013, as Public Service Recognition Week. Commends government employees for their contributions and their dedication to and spirit for public service.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Calls upon a new generation to consider a career in public service as an honorable profession. Encourages efforts to promote public service careers at all levels of government.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution 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.

Latest action (Apr 16, 2013): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696; text as passed Senate: CR S2688)

Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 16, 2013

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  1. Senate Introduced Apr 16, 2013
  2. Senate Passed Apr 16, 2013

No recorded floor vote found.