[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2121]
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      HONORING THE STRONG BOND BETWEEN THE MONTEREY INSTITUTE OF 
               INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND THE PEACE CORPS

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2003

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the strong bond between 
the Monterey Institute of International Studies and the Peace Corps. 
The Monterey Institute is strongly committed to preparing individuals 
for two years of dedicated service in the Peace Corps with a new 
Master's International Program. Students who successfully return after 
volunteering in the Peace Corps through the Master's International 
Program are eligible to receive scholarships, which can cover eight of 
the remaining credits for the final semester. This has become a great 
tool for students in fulfilling their educational requirements.
  Since its inception in 1961, President John F. Kennedy challenged the 
youth of this country to experience and work to relieve the poverty in 
underdeveloped countries. After 42 years, the Peace Corps have grown to 
have over 170,000 volunteers in 136 different countries. These 
courageous and enthusiastic young people have helped change third world 
countries through education, business development, and most recently, 
volunteers are helping as a part of President Bush's HIV/AIDS Act of 
2003.
  I am proud to say that I share the honorable and memorable experience 
of volunteering my service for the Peace Corps in Colombia during 1964-
66. Mr. Lawrence Horan, the Director of the Monterey Institute of 
International Studies, had the same experience with the Peace Corps and 
today is now helping hundreds of current volunteers through their 
experience. Mr. Horan, the Monterey Institute of International Studies, 
and the Peace Corps as well should be commended for helping shape the 
world into a better place.

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