[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 27 (Thursday, March 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E305]
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              IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2004

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the numerous 
achievements of the Peace Corps during National Peace Corps Week from 
March 1-7, 2004.
  I commend the Peace Corps for its 43 years of attentive humanitarian 
service and contributions around the world. Since its inception in 
1961, the Peace Corps has served to promote a mission of world peace 
throughout the 137 countries where its volunteers have diligently 
served. The work of these volunteers has become more vital today than 
ever before, with many Americans interested in humanitarian service, 
and a multitude of host countries eagerly awaiting their arrival.
  Currently, more than 75,000 volunteers are serving in 71 countries 
around the world. This number includes five volunteers from 
California's 13th District: Julie Chang (Mali), Sarah Knueven Brett 
(Haiti), Rosalind Lwin (Kenya), Brian Stanke (Romania), and Judy Wong 
(Ukraine). These volunteers share their time and talents as teachers, 
advisers, agriculture and youth workers, and health educators in the 
countries where they serve.
  During National Peace Corps Week, I am proud to honor the American 
men and women who are selflessly eager to serve our Nation by 
fulfilling the mission of the Peace Corps. The noble actions of these 
volunteers have empowered people in developing countries through their 
grassroots development efforts.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in commending the Peace Corps on its 
43rd anniversary for its continuing humanitarian efforts throughout the 
world.

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