21 Inspiring #PSRW Tweets That Will Make You Proud to Serve

The end of the 2016 Public Service Recognition Week is upon us. It was a celebration of the federal, state, county, and local government employees who work hard to improve people’s lives and create a better future.

Let’s take a look at the people whose commitment to public service shines brightly, as seen in tweets shared with the #PSRW hashtag.

Those who work in public service deserve our thanks…

1. For supporting people in times of need

Just had @fema at my door making sure I had resources to recover from the #taxdayflood. Just in time for #PSRW. @AmeriCorpsVISTA

— Valerie Watson (@vwhouston) May 2, 2016

2. For being a superhero—and super adorable!

#PSRW coincides w/ Superhero Day. We think Dad, & his K9 partner, are superheroes too! #PSRW #publicservicerocks pic.twitter.com/BU0YgwPS0x

— BostonFEB (retired account) (@BostonFEB) May 4, 2016

3. For friendship to colleagues

It's Public Service Recognition Week. "Thanks" isn't enough to express my appreciation to my career #PSRW colleagues @MnPCA @mnhealth @mndnr

— John Linc Stine (@JLincStine) May 5, 2016

4. For caring for the community

It’s Nat'l Public Service Recognition Week. Admin Coordinator Conya Barreras is proud to serve our community #PSRW pic.twitter.com/yhlhtjXyms

— HoustonNeighborhoods (@NeighborHOU) May 5, 2016

5. For being at your best when things are at their worst

I'm proud to serve because…"I help people who are having their worst day." (can't see it, but it's there!) #psrw pic.twitter.com/CKp82qj5WX

— City of Portland, Maine (@CityPortland) May 5, 2016

6. For being amazing, y’all

https://twitter.com/TheChaplaincy/status/727149579972521985

7. For putting talents toward local service

Happy Public Service Recognition Week! Shout out to all my talented colleagues in #localgov! @ICMA @Cal_ICMA https://t.co/lOwoHEoNeN #PSRW

— Karen Pinkos (@kepinkos) May 2, 2016

8. For championing social justice

#NIMHD's Director, Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable, celebrates Public Service Recognition Week! #NIH #PSRW pic.twitter.com/gPkw6eHrCy

— Health Disparities (@NIMHD) May 2, 2016

9. For making dreams come true

https://twitter.com/Trisha2point0/status/727228897323061249

10. For protecting people from persecution

"Asylum forever changes people's life & future. I'm proud to be part of a process." Terrence, Asylum Office #PSRW pic.twitter.com/2kpQgK3joi

— USCIS Media – Western Region (@USCISMediaWest) May 2, 2016

11. For giving back to hometowns

Deputy City Recorder Teresa is proud to serve the city box West Linn is her hometown! #PSRW #hometownpride pic.twitter.com/9wWYtizNBe

— City of West Linn (@WestLinnUpdate) May 2, 2016

12. For keeping foster youth in homes

For #PSRW, Ricardo Matthias from @CO_CDHS works with former foster care youth who face homelessness #coleg pic.twitter.com/s5ucmfCZZo

— Colorado WINS (@COWINS_union) May 3, 2016

13. For making new citizens feel welcome

https://twitter.com/USCISMediaMN/status/727613160572780545

14. For fighting the good fight

EEOC Little Rock Director Bil Cash is proud to be a public servant. #PSRW pic.twitter.com/h9yshtX4RA

— EEOC Memphis (@EEOC_Memphis) May 3, 2016

15. For fostering accountability

Thank you for your service, DHS employees! #PSRW pic.twitter.com/wRIAR4uVIM

— Oklahoma Human Services (@OKDHS) May 5, 2016

16. For quenching our thirst

"I’m proud to serve because we reliably provide a critical resource for the #TampaBay region" #PSRW pic.twitter.com/nTvDORnIPj

— Tampa Bay Water (@TampaBayWater) May 5, 2016

17. For putting people at the heart of service

Greg is proud to serve because #SanRamon residents deserve the best! @RPublicService #PSRW ^JF pic.twitter.com/bPkivl6RxT

— City of San Ramon (@CityofSanRamon) May 5, 2016

18. For being WAY better than a search engine

As Public Service Recognition Week begins, meet the Library's "Undergound Team"! https://t.co/93VYXszpZx #psrw pic.twitter.com/Hd7Qm1psut

— CatawbaCountyNC (@CatawbaCounty) May 1, 2016

19. For keeping communities safe

Cincinnati firefighters definitely a crowd favorite here at Fountain Square. Here to be honored as part of #PSRW. pic.twitter.com/g66o3uDiKx

— City of Cincinnati (@CityOfCincy) May 5, 2016

20. For making lives better

Mary, our housing & comm dev director, is proud to serve b/c "I can make a positive impact on our citizens" #psrw pic.twitter.com/yYpYrDwumE

— City of Portland, Maine (@CityPortland) May 5, 2016

21. For a lifetime of service

It's #PSRW! @BLM_ES Doug Blankinship's 40yrs of service: https://t.co/rwR578bUo7 #Volunteer #Partnership @BLMcareers pic.twitter.com/DHUOdZYUP0

— Bureau of Land Management – Eastern States (@BLM_ES) May 5, 2016

Want to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week?

There are lots of ways you can share your appreciation for the awesome people who work in public service. Get ideas for how to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week at your agency including tips on sharing gratitude, organizing events, showcasing individuals, and honoring those who have served in the past.

Lauren Girardin is a marketing and communications consultant, writer, and speaker based in San Francisco. She helps organizations engage their communities and tell their stories. Her website is laurengirardin.com and you can connect with her on Twitter at @girardinl.