[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 80 (Thursday, April 27, 2017)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 19611-19612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08723]



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Vol. 82

Thursday,

No. 80

April 27, 2017

Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 9593--National Volunteer Week, 2017
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                Proclamation 9593 of April 21, 2017

                
 National Volunteer Week, 2017

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the spirit 
                of compassion and generosity that drives us to care for 
                others, and we recognize America's volunteers. Our 
                volunteers are often unsung and unseen, but they are 
                heroes.

                One of our Nation's greatest strengths has always been 
                our citizens' unique commitment to improving the lives 
                of others. The principles of charitable compassion and 
                philanthropic collaboration were at the heart of our 
                Founding Fathers' efforts to build a culture that 
                serves the greater good. From our earliest days, 
                Americans have answered the call to help those in 
                need--at home and around the world. This service, 
                fundamental to our Nation's character, is renewed each 
                day by citizens who generously give their time and 
                talents to help others.

                Our Nation's commitment to civic engagement continues 
                to thrive. American volunteers keep students on track 
                for graduation, care for seniors and veterans, and 
                rebuild communities after terrible storms. Beyond our 
                borders, our volunteers often place their lives at risk 
                as they help those affected by war, poverty, and 
                disease.

                According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 
                60 million Americans volunteered in 2015, giving an 
                estimated $185 billion in service to their communities. 
                The latest data shows that our Nation's seniors lead 
                the way in time spent volunteering, and we are 
                immensely thankful for their commitment. Our busy 
                adults aged 35 to 54 volunteer at the highest rates, 
                and our communities depend on their continued 
                involvement. Our Nation continues to build a culture of 
                service--the volunteer rate among our teenagers has 
                steadily climbed over the past several years.

                This week we pay tribute to the extraordinary faith-
                based, nonprofit, national service, service club, 
                military service, and community organizations that 
                provide volunteers with opportunities to serve. These 
                organizations engage and connect Americans from every 
                walk of life. Through the generosity of our citizens, 
                we are reminded that each one of us has a role to play 
                in improving our communities. During the recent 
                International Week of Service, service organizations 
                across the globe came together to assist others and 
                make an impact. This effort is a shining example of how 
                our Nation's generous volunteers continue to lead the 
                world in helping those most in need.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim April 23 through 
                April 29, 2017, as National Volunteer Week. I call upon 
                all Americans to observe this week by volunteering in 
                service projects across our country and pledging to 
                make service a part of their daily lives.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-first day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                first.
                
                
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