[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Pages 5447-5448]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK

  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge National 
Peace Corps Week and the many U.S. Peace Corps volunteers serving 
across the globe.
  There are currently 22 U.S. Peace Corps volunteers from Wyoming who 
are serving around the world. These men and women have joined a unique 
organization of people who are willing to make a personal commitment to 
lend a helping hand to those in the world who are less fortunate than 
us.
  These Americans often live and work in challenging areas as they 
partner with their local counterparts to aid development. Peace Corps 
volunteers have made significant contributions assisting people to 
improve health care services, create business opportunities, promote 
education, and develop resources.
  Many people in the world today are suffering from political unrest, 
natural disasters, disease, and a lack of economic opportunities. I 
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the Peace Corps volunteers who leave behind the comforts of home to 
live in different areas of the world and work to make the world a 
better place.
  The Peace Corps volunteers' reputation as ambassadors of good-will 
demonstrates the ability of individuals to make a difference in our 
world. As they work alongside people from different nations, these 
volunteers have the opportunity to represent America and the values 
that we hold dear. Additionally, our volunteers' knowledge of the 
unique challenges people face gives us insight into developing better 
relations with other countries. I applaud their efforts and dedication.
  I would like to recognize the men and women from Wyoming who are 
currently serving as U.S. Peace Corps volunteers: Lisa J. Balland, 
serving in Uganda; Thomas P. Burian, serving in Capre Verde; Bria M. 
Chimenti, serving in Tonga; Jenna M. Dillion, serving in Senegal; 
Heather Dixon, serving in Gambia; Seth H. Edmunds, serving in Fiji; 
Sagar L. Gondalia, serving in Kazakhstan; Larry R. Hanson, serving in 
Fiji; Daniel J. Healy, serving in Ukriane; Sarah D. Hunt, serving in 
Romania; Kevin U. Malatesta, serving in Armenia; Joshuah C. Marshall, 
serving in Morocco; Kathryn D. Mcmillan, serving in Costa Rica; Korie 
C. Merrill, serving in Togo; Jennifer D. Moore, serving in Nambia; 
Maggie K. Moran, serving in Romania; Michael O. Nielsen, serving in 
Malawi; Kelly M. Olenyik, serving in Malawi; Brandon J. Perkins, 
serving in Burkina Faso; Michael S. Quinn, serving in Kazakhstan; 
Garrett C. Schiche, serving in Thailand; and Brian M. Steen, serving in 
Kyrgyzstan.

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