[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 30 (Thursday, March 4, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H1107-H1108]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        PEACE CORPS ANNIVERSARY

  (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Peace 
Corps.
  This week the Peace Corps celebrates their 49th anniversary. Since 
1961 nearly 200,000 volunteers have served in 139 countries around the 
world. These talented and selfless volunteers have made lasting 
contributions in agriculture, business development, sustainable 
infrastructure, education, health,

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HIV/AIDS, and the environment. Each volunteer's work represents a 
legacy of service that has become a significant part of America's 
history and positive image abroad.
  These accomplished volunteers come from very diverse backgrounds, 
including prestigious universities like the University of California in 
Santa Barbara, located in my district. I am proud to represent this 
campus, which consistently provides one of the highest numbers of 
recruits for the Peace Corps.
  Again, congratulations, Peace Corps, on your anniversary, and thank 
you for the wonderful work you do.

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