[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 4972-4973]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY

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                           HON. BEN RAY LUJAN

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2015

  Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
National Service Recognition Day, which was held on April, 7th. Service 
to our community and our country is an enduring feature of the American 
spirit, and today we recognize those who have made a commitment to 
volunteerism.
  America's cities and communities are at their best when citizens are 
engaged and take an active role in developing solutions. The 
Corporation for National and Community Service operates programs that 
activate and empower communities to tackle some of their most pressing 
issues such as education, health care, national disaster recovery, and 
the environment.

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  AmeriCorps and Senior Corps operate in more than 60,000 locations 
across the country, bolstering both private and non-profit 
organizations that do vital work in their communities. These programs 
mobilize millions of volunteers, building skills and educating leaders 
nationwide. In New Mexico alone, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps involve 
over 5,000 individuals at more than 640 locations.
  In honor of National Service Recognition Day I encourage citizens to 
join me in recognizing the positive impact of national service, to 
thank those that serve, and to find ways to become involved in their 
cities and communities.

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