[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 30 (Thursday, March 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E321]
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                  40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEACE CORPS

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 8, 2001

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special 
tribute to the Peace Corps as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
  The Peace Corps is a powerful symbol of America's commitment to 
encourage progress, create opportunity, and expand development at the 
grass roots level in the developing world and at home.
  Today, its volunteers are working to bring clean water to 
communities, teach children, help start new small businesses, and stop 
the spread of AIDS.
  Since its beginning, in 1961, more than 161,000 Americans have served 
as Peace Corps Volunteers in 134 countries. These are people who are 
dedicated and committed to making this a better world.
  After serving and teaching in other countries, Peace Corps volunteers 
return to the U.S. with a greater understanding of other cultures and 
peoples.
  It is truly a mutually beneficial cross-cultural exchange.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting the thousands of Peace 
Corps volunteers, past, present, and future, and in commending the 
Peace Corps for empowering and encouraging progress around the world 
for the past four decades.

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