President Obama released a presidential proclamation on Tuesday to mark the “tireless efforts” of government workers who strive to help “ordinary people” and inspire “optimism” throughout the country.
“Civil servants demonstrate resolve and inspire optimism in sectors throughout our country,” Obama said in a proclamation declaring this week as Public Service Recognition Week.
“And even in the toughest of circumstances, including a politics that does not always fully recognize the value of their work, our public servants — often at great personal sacrifice — continue striving to build a better country and to bring lasting change to the lives of ordinary people across America,” the proclamation added.
“These selfless individuals tackle great challenges facing our country,” it added.
“The well-being of our people depends on the passion and dedication of our workforce, and my administration has worked to recruit, uplift and empower exceptional civil servants,” he added.
Obama’s statement encourages people to participate in events to mark their support for government workers.
“I call upon all Americans to recognize the hard work and dedication of our Nation’s public servants and to observe this week by expressing their gratitude and appreciation through appropriate activities, events and programs,” he said.
Obama’s proclamation will be published on Wednesday, and declares May 1-7 to be Public Service Recognition Week. Read it here:
