[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 22 (Thursday, February 2, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 5579-5580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-1035]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 7977 of January 30, 2006

                
Fourth Anniversary of USA Freedom Corps, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Americans enjoy great liberty and prosperity, and with 
                these blessings comes an obligation to reach out to 
                those in need. Over the past 4 years, USA Freedom Corps 
                has worked to rally America's armies of compassion and 
                bring together individuals and organizations committed 
                to volunteer service. More than 65 million people 
                volunteered in 2005, an increase of 6.5 million since 
                2002. As we celebrate the fourth anniversary of USA 
                Freedom Corps, we recognize the many Americans who have 
                stepped forward to help others, and we underscore our 
                commitment to serving our Nation and people around the 
                world.

                USA Freedom Corps was created to build on the countless 
                acts of service, sacrifice, and generosity that 
                followed the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 
                In the wake of the devastating tsunami of 2004 and 
                hurricanes of 2005, Americans have continued to 
                demonstrate that the true strength of our Nation lies 
                in the hearts and souls of our citizens. By reaching 
                out to aid the victims of these tragedies, people 
                across our country helped rebuild shattered lives and 
                communities. Their acts of service again demonstrated 
                that by loving our neighbors as ourselves, we can offer 
                hope and healing to those who suffer.

                USA Freedom Corps is dedicated to expanding volunteer 
                service and extending the goodwill of the American 
                people. To help support our communities, respond to 
                crises at home, and spread compassion around the globe, 
                USA Freedom Corps works to strengthen public service 
                programs such as the Peace Corps, Senior Corps, 
                AmeriCorps, and Citizen Corps. USA Freedom Corps 
                encourages and promotes the good work of non-profit, 
                faith-based, and community organizations. Through the 
                President's Greeter Program and the President's 
                Volunteer Service Award, USA Freedom Corps and the 
                President's Council on Service and Civic Participation 
                recognize Americans who have made serving their 
                neighbors a central part of their lives. USA Freedom 
                Corps has also created a comprehensive network of 
                volunteer opportunities to help more Americans find 
                ways to get involved in serving their communities.

                Through USA Freedom Corps, my Administration will 
                continue to build a culture of service, citizenship, 
                and responsibility in our country. To learn more about 
                opportunities for volunteering, citizens can visit the 
                USA Freedom Corps website at www.volunteer.gov. By 
                working together for a cause greater than self, we can 
                strengthen our Nation, one person, one neighborhood, 
                and one community at a time.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim the Fourth Anniversary of 
                USA Freedom Corps. I call upon the citizens of this 
                great country to find ways to volunteer and help their 
                fellow Americans. I commend the efforts of USA Freedom 
                Corps and all those who have already answered the call 
                to serve, and I encourage all Americans to donate their 
                time, energy, and talents to the work ahead.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of January, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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[FR Doc. 06-1035
Filed 2-1-06; 8:45 am]
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