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On the recordApril 17, 2012
today I rise to honor our Nation's public servants and once again submit a resolution recognizing our public servants during Public Service Recognition Week. This is the 28th year we will honor our public servants with Public Service Recognition Week during the first full week of May, this year from May 6 12. I am proud to once again take a moment to highlight the importance of the work of our public servants and to thank them for all that they do for this country. As a life-long public servant, I have worked with so many talented, hard-working people who have dedicated their lives to helping others. I have been inspired by meeting countless men and women who come to work every day to serve the communities and their country. Our way of life would not exist without the work of these admirable men and women who provide so many vital services to the American people, including caring for our wounded warriors, teaching our children, protecting our communities, and keeping our nation safe. Public Service Recognition Week provides an opportunity not only to honor those who serve, but also to hear about the wide variety of careers in public service. Public employees use the week to educate their fellow Americans about how government serves them, and how government services make life better for us all. It is always my hope that people will hear about these great opportunities to give back to their communities and be encouraged to consider a career in public service.…
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii
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Apr 17, 2012

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