[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

121 STAT. 2728
 
PROCLAMATION 8125--APR. 11, 2007


Proclamation 8125 of April 11, 2007
National Volunteer Week, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the spirit of service in
America and honor those who demonstrate the great character of our
country through acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion.
Throughout the history of America, volunteers and civic organizations
have helped extend the blessings of liberty and opportunity to our
citizens. People across our Nation answer the universal call to love
their neighbor by giving their time, talents, and energy to comfort
those in despair, support others in need, and change lives for the
better. The optimism and determination of our country's volunteers
reflect the true spirit and strength of our Nation.
My Administration encourages Americans to seize the opportunity to help
someone in need. Individuals can find ways to serve in communities
throughout our Nation by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website at
volunteer.gov. The USA Freedom Corps works to rally America's armies of
compassion and bring together individuals and faith-based and community
organizations committed to volunteer service. These efforts are helping
to build a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility across
our country.
America's volunteers demonstrate that the strength of our Nation lies in
the hearts and souls of our citizens. During National Volunteer Week, we
recognize all those who have touched the lives of others with their
kindness and who have made our country a better place by helping their
fellow Americans.
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 April 15 through April 21,
2007, as National Volunteer Week. I call upon all Americans to recognize
and celebrate the important work that volunteers do every day throughout
our country. I also encourage citizens to explore ways to help their
neighbors in need and serve a cause greater than themselves.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH