Dear editor at Baltimore AFRO American,
Please join me in honoring the invaluable contributions of our nation’s public servants.
Every day, when you enjoy electricity and clean water, hear about your children’s day at school, utilize emergency services during a crisis, communicate with loved ones far away, or even go about your day free of danger, you have a public servant to thank. From the sandy beaches of California to the shining lighthouses of Maine, there is not a corner of the United States that does not rely on public servants for our society to function.
However, the work of these individuals often goes unnoticed until something goes wrong. Too often headlines will emphasize the rare failings without equally elevating the far more frequent successes, and yet public servants still show up, day in and day out, to serve the public. We as Americans, who enjoy our lives and freedoms because of these patriots, should thank them more often – or at least once a year.
That’s why, since 1985, the first week of May has been designated Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). I hope you will join me in expressing your appreciation to those who serve for what they do for our communities and our country.
Sincerely,
Missy Love
Alexandria, VA