S.Res.128 / 112th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 1 through 7, 2011.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2553-2554; text as passed Senate: CR S2553-2554)

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Official summary

Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 14, 2011

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D–HI

Committees

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

6 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Apr 14, 2011
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2553-2554; text as passed Senate: CR S2553-2554)
Apr 14, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2553-2554; text as passed Senate: CR S2553-2554)
Apr 14, 2011
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 35.
Apr 14, 2011
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Apr 14, 2011
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Apr 13, 2011
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 4, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2091)
Apr 4, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2091-2092)
Apr 4, 2011
Introduced in Senate

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Introduced in Senate · Apr 4, 2011 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

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Analyze S.Res.128 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.128, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 1 through 7, 2011.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/128

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2011-04-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres128/BILLS-112sres128rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.Res.128 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.128, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 1 through 7, 2011.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/128

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2011-04-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres128/BILLS-112sres128rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.128 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Examine S.Res.128 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.128, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 1 through 7, 2011.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/128

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2011-04-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres128/BILLS-112sres128rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.128 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.128, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 1 through 7, 2011.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/128

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2011-04-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres128/BILLS-112sres128rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.128 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.