[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2164-E2165]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      VOLUNTEERING IN AMERICA 2009

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                          HON. JASON CHAFFETZ

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2009

  Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, volunteering in America 2009 found that 
a total of 61.8 million Americans volunteered through an organization 
in 2008.
  For the fourth year in a row, Utah was the top volunteer state with a 
volunteer rate of 43.5%. With a whopping 62.9% volunteer rate, Provo, 
Utah again led the nation in volunteering rates from mid-sized cities.
  Every day millions of Americans are helping to solve some of our 
toughest challenges. Instead of turning inward, Americans are 
responding to tough times by reaching out to help others in need.
  Volunteering is a great way to address pressing community needs and 
the people of

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Provo, Utah are demonstrating that on a daily basis.
  During this prolonged economic recession, the need of volunteers is 
growing. I am proud of the many Provo city residents who are pitching 
in to help.

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