[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 76 (Thursday, April 19, 2018)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 17285-17286]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-08346]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 9726 of April 16, 2018

                
National Volunteer Week, 2018

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Volunteer Week, we recognize the 
                millions of Americans who strengthen, enrich, and 
                improve our communities through their tireless and 
                selfless commitment to serving others. Those who 
                dedicate their time, talent, and resources to 
                positively influence the lives of others continue a 
                legacy and tradition of service that began with our 
                Founding Fathers and remains firmly enshrined in our 
                national character today.

                Volunteers leave their mark on every facet of our 
                neighborhoods and communities. Their work educates, 
                equips, and empowers others. Some who volunteer as 
                first responders risk rushing toward danger in order to 
                help people during their times of greatest need. Others 
                help children learn to read, tutor struggling students, 
                provide services to the impoverished or elderly, and 
                support our veterans and military families. Acting 
                individually and through faith-based and other 
                community organizations, volunteers help to bind us 
                together as a Nation.

                America's volunteers are exceptional citizens and 
                tremendous role models who demonstrate some of the 
                finest qualities of the American people. Time and again 
                we have seen America's compassionate, serving heart 
                through the volunteer efforts of our people. Last year, 
                for example, we saw the dedication and generosity of 
                volunteers during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, 
                which harmed and displaced thousands of Americans. In 
                the wake of such destruction and tragedy, heartening 
                stories of unity, selflessness, and hope emerged. 
                Americans from all walks of life put their lives on 
                hold, and often on the line, to help people they had 
                never met. They answered an urgent call and took 
                action. These commendable individuals embody the very 
                best of our country and our way of life. They remind us 
                that even in our darkest days, goodness will prevail.

                During National Volunteer Week, we honor America's 
                outstanding volunteers and their invaluable 
                contributions to our Nation and the world. Because of 
                their compassion and dedication, they are transforming 
                communities and lives all across the country. I salute 
                the men and women of all ages who mobilize each day to 
                serve others, and I encourage all citizens to seek out 
                opportunities to engage in volunteer service within 
                their communities.

                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 15 through 
                April 21, 2018, 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 
                sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                second.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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 4-18-18; 8:45 am]
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