; Whereas the United States Postal Service is an entirely self-supporting agency and while its employees do not receive Federal funding, employees work to ensure that every corner of the United States is served and connected regardless of ZIP Code; Whereas Federal employees were steadfast in accomplishing their indispensable missions, critical to the lives and well-being of the people of the United States, during the Great Recession and recovery, hiring freezes, pay freezes, and sequestration; and Whereas Federal employees have continued to perform their duties in dangerous circumstances, including during the COVID–19 pandemic, in which Federal employees have supported the development of therapies and vaccines and otherwise worked to minimize the effects of the pandemic and end it as quickly as possible: Now, therefore, be it