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 106 STAT. 132 PUBLIC LAW 102-280—MAY 11, 1992 Public Law 102-280 102d Congress Joint Resolution May 11, 1992 To designate May 4, 1992, through May 10, 1992, as "Public Service Recognition [H.J. Res. 430] Week". Whereas public employees at every level of government faithfully serve their fellow Americans, and there are now nine million employees in city and county government, four million employees in State government, and over four million Federal civilian and military employees; Whereas Americans are aware of the Taany contributions public employees have made to the quality of their Uves, in occupations that run the gamut from astronauts to zoologists, including sci- ^ entists, police officers, teachers, doctors, forest rangers, engineers, food inspectors, researchers, and foreign service agents, among others; Whereas the Nation should value a professional civil service whose highest principle is one of patriotism, whose foremost commitment is to excellence, and whose experience and expertise are a national resource to be used and respected; Whereas the millions of workers who serve the Nation are men and women of knowledge, abihty, and integrity who deserve to be recognized for their dedicated service; and Whereas designating a week to honor these employees will provide a dual opportunity to pay tribute to our public employees and to inform the American people about the scope and importance of public service, including the range of employment opportunities available to our young people: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of May 4 through May 10, 1992, is designated as "Public Service Recognition Week". The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved May 11, 1992. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 430: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): Apr. 30, considered and passed House. May 5, considered and passed Senate.

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