[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8219--JAN. 28, 2008

Proclamation 8219 of January 28, 2008
Sixth Anniversary of USA Freedom Corps, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
People across this great Nation have heard the universal call to love a
neighbor and are using their time and talents to make a difference in
the lives of others. On the sixth anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps,
we celebrate the spirit of service in America and honor the volunteers
whose good work represents the generous character of our country.
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, I created the USA
Freedom Corps to build on the countless acts of service, sacrifice, and
generosity undertaken by our citizens. The USA Freedom Corps is
dedicated to expanding volunteer service and extending the goodwill of
the American people across our country and around the globe. By
connecting individuals with volunteer opportunities, the USA Freedom
Corps has helped ensure that millions of people have a chance to make a
difference in the lives of those in need. The USA Freedom Corps also
helps strengthen the non-profit sector and supports other national
service programs and initiatives such as the Peace Corps, Citizen Corps,
AmeriCorps, and Senior Corps. These efforts can help us build a more
hopeful country and create a chain of compassion for generations to
come.
Volunteers demonstrate kindness and touch lives. With hard work and
dedication, volunteers help the less fortunate, respond to crises,
mentor children, assist the elderly, and strengthen our communities. I
urge all Americans to serve others and to learn more about service
opportunities by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website at
volunteer.gov. By



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providing help and hope to others, Americans can lead the world toward a
more caring and compassionate tomorrow.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 29, 2008, as the
Sixth Anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps. I call upon the citizens of
this great country to find ways to volunteer and to use their time,
energy, and talents to help their fellow Americans, and I commend the
efforts of the USA Freedom Corps and all those who answer the call to
serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH