National Volunteer Week 2005 proclamation By the President
of the United States of America
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Monday, April 18, 2005 5:30 PM
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The great strength of our Nation is found in the hearts and
souls of the American people. During National Volunteer Week, we recognize the
millions of individuals who touch our lives as soldiers in America's armies of
compassion. Our Nation's volunteers inspire us with their dedication,
commitment, and efforts to build a more hopeful country for our citizens.
Americans take pride in the example of citizens who give
their time and energy to care for the most vulnerable among us. In the past
year, millions of volunteers have mentored children, provided shelter for the
homeless, prepared for and responded to disasters, cared for the sick and
elderly, fed the hungry, and performed other acts of kindness and community
service. These selfless deeds have contributed to a culture of compassion and
taught young people the importance of giving back to their communities.
My Administration is encouraging volunteer service through
the USA Freedom Corps, and we have seen tremendous growth in the number of
volunteers. Last year, over 64 million Americans offered their time as
volunteers, an increase of nearly 5 million people since 2002. In the aftermath
of the Indian Ocean tsunami, the world witnessed the compassion of our Nation
as millions of our citizens donated generously to help the many people affected
by the disaster. By participating in public service programs such as the Peace
Corps, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and grassroots efforts such as Citizen Corps,
our citizens are helping others. My Administration also supports faith based
and community groups whose volunteers bring hope and healing to those in need.
During National Volunteer Week, we thank those who volunteer
to serve a cause greater than self, and I commend the more than 200,000
Americans who have earned the Volunteer Service Award from my Council on
Service and Civic Participation. I urge all those who wish to get involved to
visit the USA Freedom Corps website at www.usafreedomcorps.gov. By giving back
to our communities, we can change America for the better one heart and one soul
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 April 17 through April 23,
2005, as National Volunteer Week. I call upon all Americans to recognize and
celebrate the important work that volunteers do every day across our country. I
also encourage citizens to explore ways to help their neighbors and become
involved in their communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fourteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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