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Janet Napolitano, Dan Tangherlini defend Secret Service, GSA
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Cabinet secretaries jab the media and Congress
Government Executive
Agency heads finding light at end of fed-bashing tunnel
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Public Service Town Hall Meeting (video)
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‘Sammie’ award finalists named from federal workforce
The Washington Post
Honoring Our Public Servants.
Connecting Citizens with Their Government.
May 5–11, 2013
Celebrated the first week of May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is time set aside to honor the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees and ensure that our government is the best in the world.
Throughout the country, mayors, governors, agency leaders, communities and public service organizations participate in PSRW by issuing proclamations; hosting award ceremonies and special tribute events; and delivering messages about the value of public service.
PSRW is organized annually by the Public Employees Roundtable (PER) and its member organizations. New in 2013, PER will host its first annual Public Service 5K run/walk in Washington, D.C. Other feature events in Washington include a public town hall meeting with Cabinet secretaries and a congressional breakfast to announce the finalists of the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals.
Our theme for PSRW 2013 is “Why I Serve.” Throughout the week, we will invite agency leaders and elected officials to share stories about why they answered the call to serve in government and what accomplishments they are most proud of in their time as public servants.
Public servants deserve our thanks throughout the year and we invite you to continue honoring them for the work they do each and every day. Ideas range from sending messages of thanks to holding appreciation events to highlighting employee accomplishments on your website or newsletter. For additional suggestions, please download our How to Celebrate PSRW Guide.
Public Service Town Hall
On May 8, 2012 the Partnership for Public Service, Public Employees Roundtable and federal agency leaders held a town hall discussion about what agencies are doing to deliver vital public services at a lower cost, how to communicate that value to the American people, and ways to show appreciation to employees and keep them engaged during times of tough budget cuts.
ABC News Political Commentator moderated the discussion with Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Acting Administrator Dan Tangherlini from the General Services Administration.
Letter from the 2012 PSRW Co-chairs
2012 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America finalists announced
Marking the start of Public Service Recognition Week, the Partnership announced this year's Sammies finalists—outstanding federal workers who are making high-impact contributions critical to the health, safety and well-being of Americans.
“The Service to America Medal finalists epitomize the true spirit and value of public service,” said Max Stier, Partnership President and CEO. “Their stories showcase the good that our public servants do each and every day behind-the-scenes on behalf of the American public.”
The finalists’ achievements range from medical and scientific advances for amputees and the treatment of diabetes in children, to helping disadvantaged Americans file their taxes and saving hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars through smart procurement practices.
See all of the 2012 finalists »
Senate passes resolution honoring public servants
April 17, 2012
The U.S. Senate last night unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) honoring federal, state and local government employees, both civilian and military, during Public Service Recognition Week. Public Service Recognition Week starts next Sunday, May 6th.
The cosponsors of Senator Akaka's resolution (S. Res. 419) are Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Carl Levin (D-Michigan), Joseph Lieberman (ID-Connecticut), Tom Carper (D-Delaware), Frank Lautenberg (D-New Jersey), Jim Webb (D-Virginia), Christopher A. Coons (D-Delaware), Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts), and Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Maryland).
Senator Akaka said: "I am pleased the Senate has agreed once again to honor our public servants. Over the course of my career in public service, I have worked with so many talented, hard-working people dedicated to helping others. I have been inspired meeting countless men and women who come to work every day to serve their communities and country. These admirable Americans provide so many of the vital services that make our way of life possible."
Senator Akaka is the Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.
