09/23/1985
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"January 17, 1983, as 'Public Employees' Appreciation Day'."
"Your active participation and support will help express our appreciation for the achievements of astronauts and nurses, scientists and park rangers, and diplomats and librarians."
"I urge all Americans to join with members of the Federal civil service system."
"It is built upon the concept that selection of career civil servants must be based on merit principles."