# Plain Language Summary: Public Health Thank You Day Resolution

This is a resolution expressing Congress's appreciation for public health professionals and designating November 22, 2021, as "Public Health Thank You Day." Essentially, it's a formal statement of gratitude rather than a law that creates new rules or programs.

The resolution recognizes and commends public health workers for their dedication and service to the United States. This includes people like epidemiologists, disease investigators, vaccine coordinators, and other professionals who work in public health agencies at federal, state, and local levels. The timing of this resolution—November 2021—was significant because it came during the COVID-19 pandemic when public health professionals were working intensively on vaccination efforts and pandemic response.

In practical terms, this resolution doesn't change anything about how public health works or provide new funding or resources. It's a symbolic gesture—Congress saying "thank you" to these professionals for their work. While it doesn't have direct legal consequences, resolutions like this can help raise awareness about the importance of public health work and potentially boost morale among professionals in the field. It's similar to how organizations might declare a special day to honor a particular group of workers or acknowledge their contributions to society.

Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 22, 2021.

Wittman, Robert J.

 <p>This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be commended and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their important contributions to the nation.</p>