[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1325-E1326]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE MEMBERS OF AMERICORPS

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2013

  Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the members of 
AmeriCorps and their service to this country. On Saturday, September 
21, 2013, AmeriCorps will celebrate their 20th anniversary. For 20 
years,

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their first priority has been the communities of America. Their members 
have served in thousands of ways across the nation. In my own home 
state, members of the AmeriCorps Conservation Corps were critical in 
assisting the management of the Colockum Tarps Fire this past year--a 
fire which burned across over 20,000 acres. This is only one small 
example of their commitment to helping others in any way possible.
  Members like these set an example to all Americans. Their actions 
continually encourage people of all ages and from all walks of life to 
engage in community service projects and help others. I am encouraged 
by their dedication and witness daily the benefits of community 
engagement and service that they work so hard to promote. Once more, I 
thank and congratulate them on achieving this milestone.

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