; Whereas public servants have much to offer, as demonstrated by their expertise and innovative ideas, and serve as examples by passing on institutional knowledge to train the next generation of public servants; Whereas amid the COVID–19 pandemic, Federal workers continue to serve on the frontlines to keep our country running; Whereas their service and perseverance has allowed essential services to continue operating, minimized the disruption to Americans’ daily lives, and has continued to play a critical role in protecting our communities’ health and safety; and Whereas the week of May 3 through 9, 2020, marks the 36th anniversary of Public Service Recognition Week: Now, therefore, be it