[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2790]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEACE CORPS

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2008

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, March 1, 2008 marks the 
47th anniversary of the Peace Corps. It is only fitting that we pause 
to congratulate this tremendous organization and all of its volunteers 
for the incredible work they do on behalf of millions of people around 
the world.
  Since 1961, over 190,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 
countries. As teachers and consultants, they bring a broad range of 
intellectual acumen to concerns as diverse as business, economic 
development, health care education, and agricultural improvement. Their 
dedication speaks to the highest ideals of our Nation; it shows our 
global neighbors the true face of American compassion and generosity.
  Currently, there are 18 citizens of the Second Congressional District 
of South Carolina volunteering their time in countries around the world 
ranging from Romania to Jamaica: Coy Beale, Christopher Belser, Erin 
Curtis, Michael Edmonds, Lee Enzastiga, David Hart, Rebecca Hartz, 
Karla Hoppmann, Amanda Jackson, Danielle Kuczkowski, Lucy Marcil, 
Ingrid Martens, Cynthia McDonald, Carol Preston, Crystal Reardon, 
Alexis Serna, Phillip Shealy, and Erin Swails.
  I am grateful for their service and wish to recognize their 
tremendous efforts. These leaders and their fellow Peace Corps 
volunteers deserve our utmost respect.
  Congratulations to the Peace Corps on its 47th anniversary.

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