H.Res. 299 (111th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4 through 10, 2009, and throughout the year.

Introduced:
Mar 30, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Stephen Lynch [D-MA9]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on May 5, 2009. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Mar 30, 2009
Reported by Committee Apr 23, 2009
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) May 05, 2009
Votes

House Vote on Passage
May 05, 2009 3:34 p.m.
Passed 419/0

Cosponsors
61 cosponsors (59D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Text

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Last updated May 05, 2009.
4 pages

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5/5/2009--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.
Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.

House Republican Conference Summary

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Background

 

Public Service Recognition Week has been recognized since 1985 as the first Monday through Sunday in May.  

 

Summary

H.Res. 299 resolves that the House of Representatives:

•  "commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to this great Nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year;

•  "salutes government employees for their unyielding dedication and spirit of public service;

•  "honors those 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; and

•  "encourages efforts to promote public service careers at all levels of government."

 

 

Cost

 

Public Service Recognition Week was been recognized since 1985 as the first Monday through Sunday in May.  

 

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