[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 72 (Monday, April 16, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 19091-19092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1912]


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                Proclamation 8125 of April 11, 2007

                
National Volunteer Week, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the spirit 
                of service in America and honor those who demonstrate 
                the great character of our country through acts of 
                kindness, generosity, and compassion.

                Throughout the history of America, volunteers and civic 
                organizations have helped extend the blessings of 
                liberty and opportunity to our citizens. People across 
                our Nation answer the universal call to love their 
                neighbor by giving their time, talents, and energy to 
                comfort those in despair, support others in need, and 
                change lives for the better. The optimism and 
                determination of our country's volunteers reflect the 
                true spirit and strength of our Nation.

                My Administration encourages Americans to seize the 
                opportunity to help someone in need. Individuals can 
                find ways to serve in communities throughout our Nation 
                by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website at 
                volunteer.gov. The USA Freedom Corps works to rally 
                America's armies of compassion and bring together 
                individuals and faith-based and community organizations 
                committed to volunteer service. These efforts are 
                helping to build a culture of service, citizenship, and 
                responsibility across our country.

                America's volunteers demonstrate that the strength of 
                our Nation lies in the hearts and souls of our 
                citizens. During National Volunteer Week, we recognize 
                all those who have touched the lives of others with 
                their kindness and who have made our country a better 
                place by helping their fellow Americans.

                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 15 through April 21, 
                2007, 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 
                eleventh day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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