; Whereas Federal employees engage in research, development, and deployment of high-level technology and other resources to protect the United States; Whereas Federal employees ensure the safe operation of commercial and private aircraft, and provide security for, and protection of, air travelers, airports, and aircraft; Whereas Federal employees prosecute white-collar and financial crimes, public corruption, ethics violations, and fraud against taxpayer-supported Government services; Whereas Federal employees prosecute violations of criminal laws, including felonies, narcotics charges, domestic violence, and child exploitation; Whereas Federal employees enforce Federal laws in the public interest and prosecute cases in Federal courts to protect civil rights and liberties; Whereas Federal employees provide law enforcement and police protection of national borders, domestic land and territories, and Federal buildings, monuments, and parks; Whereas Federal employees perform scientific, technical, and legal work to protect copyrights, trademarks, and patents in furtherance of the United States progress in technology, biosciences, and international competition; Whereas Federal employees perform research and other scientific work related to environmental and life sciences management, conservation, and resource utilization; Whereas Federal employees inspect and oversee agricultural production and distribution throughout the United States; Whereas Federal employees provide medical and public health services for members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans in Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, military hospitals, and community-based clinics throughout the United States; Whereas Federal employees are responsible for many invaluable social services, including Social Security, disability benefits, medical benefits, housing, employment, education, transportation, substance abuse, and adoption and foster care