[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 35 (Monday, March 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E281]
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                THE 47TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEACE CORPS

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 3, 2008

  Mr. GINGREY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 47th 
anniversary of the Peace Corps, which occurred on Saturday, March 1.
  Since its establishment in 1961, more than 190,000 United States 
citizens have served our Nation in the cause of peace by living and 
working in 139 developing countries, world-wide. Coming from all walks 
of life, these public servants have furthered the message of peace and 
freedom as they developed long-lasting relationships and good-will with 
nations around the world.
  Madam Speaker, I would specifically like to recognize the efforts of 
individuals of Georgia's 11th District, who are currently serving with 
the Peace Corps. I want to personally thank David Egetter, who is 
furthering the message of peace in Honduras, Hannah Garland, who is 
serving in Micronesia, Wilbert Newhall, serving in Tanzania, Katy 
Nicholson, serving in Albania, and Davin Stogner, serving in Vanuatu.
  Madam Speaker, I hope that all of my colleagues will join me in 
thanking all of our Nation's eight thousand plus Peace Corps volunteers 
for their work to advance the ideals upon which our great Nation was 
founded.

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