[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E345]
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 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK AND THE 48TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
                              PEACE CORPS

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                          HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2010

  Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, in the 49 years since the Peace Corps was 
established, nearly 200,000 volunteers have contributed their time, 
energy, and skills to create opportunity, empower people, and encourage 
progress in the developing world.
  By facilitating an international dialogue between the people of the 
United States and others across the globe, Peace Corps volunteers have 
helped to increase cultural awareness, tolerance, and respect at home 
and abroad. The compassion and commitment of these volunteers have left 
significant and enduring impacts on individuals and communities 
throughout the world.
  I am honored to represent many Peace Corps alumni, and I would like 
to recognize ten current volunteers: Claire Albrecht in Zambia; Maridee 
Bonadea in Mali; Mitra Heffron in Paraguay; Hololapakaen Hoopai in 
Kyrgyzstan; Kacie Miura in China; Steven Miyakawa in Togo; Nicole 
Nakama in Botswana; Kathryne Ogin in Ukraine; Mai Shintani in China; 
and Theodore Varns in Guatemala. The selfless service and dedication of 
these individuals make them exemplary ambassadors of the Aloha spirit.
  Mahalo (thank you) to all Peace Corps volunteers, past and present, 
for your work in promoting peace and friendship throughout our world.

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