Proclamation 10749-Public Service Recognition Week, 2024
Issued 2024-05-03 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10749 designates the week of May 5, 2024 as Public Service Recognition Week. The proclamation honors the more than 20 million federal, state, and local government workers who serve the public in roles ranging from national defense and law enforcement to teaching, social services, and public health. It calls on Americans to recognize and appreciate the contributions of public servants at all levels of government.
This proclamation is directed at public employees across all levels of government, their families, and the general public. It carries no legal obligations and does not create new programs or direct spending. Its purpose is symbolic recognition of the essential role that government workers play in sustaining the functions of society.
Public Service Recognition Week was established by Congress and has been observed annually since 1985. The President's proclamation is consistent with this tradition, carrying no binding legal effect and requiring no further congressional action.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10749-Public Service Recognition Week, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to public service recognition. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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