[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 78 (Monday, April 24, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 20865-20866]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3915]


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                Proclamation 8004 of April 19, 2006

                
National Volunteer Week, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Throughout our country, volunteers make America 
                stronger and better by reaching out to help their 
                neighbors in need. During National Volunteer Week, we 
                recognize the millions of individuals who dedicate 
                their time, talents, and energy to making a difference 
                in the lives of others and reaffirm our commitment to 
                supporting these soldiers in the armies of compassion.

                In the 1830s, a Frenchman named Alexis de Tocqueville 
                visited our Nation and saw that the secret to America's 
                success was our talent for bringing people together for 
                the common good and our willingness to serve a cause 
                greater than self. Today, the great strength of America 
                is still found in the hearts and souls of our people. 
                By making a commitment to service, integrity, and good 
                citizenship, our Nation's volunteers show their 
                gratitude for the blessings of freedom and help build a 
                more hopeful future for our children and grandchildren.

                Since we created USA Freedom Corps in 2002, my 
                Administration has matched millions of willing 
                volunteers with opportunities to serve in their 
                communities. These kind-hearted individuals help people 
                who hurt, mentor children who need love, feed those who 
                are hungry, and shelter those who need homes. In the 
                aftermath of the devastating hurricanes of 2005, people 
                throughout our great Nation opened their hearts to help 
                the Gulf Coast recover and rebuild. We will continue to 
                foster the efforts of the millions who care deeply 
                about the future of our country and the plight of their 
                fellow citizens. Americans can find more information 
                about volunteer service opportunities in their own 
                hometowns by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website at 
                volunteer.gov.

                Our Nation is a force for freedom and prosperity, and 
                our greatness is measured by our character and how we 
                treat one another. During National Volunteer Week, and 
                throughout the year, we appreciate the millions of 
                volunteers across America and strive to be a more 
                compassionate and decent society.

                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 April 23 through April 29, 
                2006, as National Volunteer Week. I call upon all 
                Americans to recognize and celebrate the important work 
                that volunteers do every day throughout our country. I 
                also encourage citizens to explore ways to help their 
                neighbors in need and serve a cause greater than 
                themselves.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                nineteenth day of April, 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. 06-3915
Filed 4-21-06; 8:49 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P