[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 30 (Thursday, March 4, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E305]
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                 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2010

  Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate 
March 1-7, 2010, as National Peace Corps Week. On March 1, the Peace 
Corps celebrated its 49th anniversary, an impressive accomplishment.
  Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the Peace Corps has 
inspired nearly 200,000 Americans to volunteer their time to improve 
the lives of individuals in 76 countries across the globe. The Peace 
Corps has volunteers in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South 
America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific Islands. There are 
7,000 people currently serving in the Peace Corps, 18 of whom are from 
Virginia's 10th District.
  The Peace Corps has a strong legacy of promoting peace through the 
efforts of these selfless volunteers. In particular, the agency has 
tasked its volunteers with working on initiatives dealing with 
education, business development, agriculture, information technology, 
health and HIV/AIDS, youth, and the environment. These volunteer 
efforts have significantly improved the lives of countless people 
around the world.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating National Peace Corps 
Week and recognizing the nearly 200,000 people who have served their 
country and other communities overseas as Peace Corps volunteers.

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