[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 5, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S1593]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK

  Mr. KYL. Madam President, last week marked the 47th anniversary of 
the founding of the U.S. Peace Corps. Since its inception in 1961, 
190,000 Americans have served in 139 countries around the globe. 
Currently, 126 Arizonans are Peace Corps volunteers, dedicating their 
time and hard work to projects in 51 countries.
  The Peace Corps is an organization through which many Americans have 
made meaningful service and have contributed to the well-being of 
peoples in other lands. A spirit of generosity and volunteerism helped 
build our Nation; in that same spirit, these Peace Corps volunteers are 
helping others to build theirs.
  Peace Corps volunteers are also ambassadors of American culture--
exchanging ideas and bridging cultural divides are critical to helping 
people understand America's values and message of freedom.
  I would like to pass on my thanks and congratulations to those who 
have served in the Peace Corps, and I applaud their contributions to 
our Nation and nations abroad.

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