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Ärende: Press Release (0601306) for Mon, 2006 Jan 30
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Fourth Anniversary of USA Freedom Corps, 2006
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 30, 2006

Fourth Anniversary of USA Freedom Corps, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America


˙˙˙˙˙USA Freedom Corps

Americans enjoy great liberty and prosperity, and with these blessings
comes an obligation to reach out to those in need. Over the past 4 years,
USA Freedom Corps has worked to rally America's armies of compassion and
bring together individuals and organizations committed to volunteer
service. More than 65 million people volunteered in 2005, an increase of
6.5 million since 2002. As we celebrate the fourth anniversary of USA
Freedom Corps, we recognize the many Americans who have stepped forward to
help others, and we underscore our commitment to serving our Nation and
people around the world.

USA Freedom Corps was created to build on the countless acts of service,
sacrifice, and generosity that followed the terrorist attacks of September
11, 2001. In the wake of the devastating tsunami of 2004 and hurricanes of
2005, Americans have continued to demonstrate that the true strength of our
Nation lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens. By reaching out to aid
the victims of these tragedies, people across our country helped rebuild
shattered lives and communities. Their acts of service again demonstrated
that by loving our neighbors as ourselves, we can offer hope and healing to
those who suffer.

USA Freedom Corps is dedicated to expanding volunteer service and extending
the goodwill of the American people. To help support our communities,
respond to crises at home, and spread compassion around the globe, USA
Freedom Corps works to strengthen public service programs such as the Peace
Corps, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Citizen Corps. USA Freedom Corps
encourages and promotes the good work of non-profit, faith-based, and
community organizations. Through the President's Greeter Program and the
President's Volunteer Service Award, USA Freedom Corps and the President's
Council on Service and Civic Participation recognize Americans who have
made serving their neighbors a central part of their lives. USA Freedom
Corps has also created a comprehensive network of volunteer opportunities
to help more Americans find ways to get involved in serving their
communities.

Through USA Freedom Corps, my Administration will continue to build a
culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility in our country. To
learn more about opportunities for volunteering, citizens can visit the USA
Freedom Corps website at www.volunteer.gov. By working together for a cause
greater than self, we can strengthen our Nation, one person, one
neighborhood, and one community at a time.

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 the Fourth Anniversary of USA
Freedom Corps. I call upon the citizens of this great country to find ways
to volunteer and help their fellow Americans. I commend the efforts of USA
Freedom Corps and all those who have already answered the call to serve,
and I encourage all Americans to donate their time, energy, and talents to
the work ahead.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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