[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

122 STAT. 5301


 
PROCLAMATION 8244--APR. 22, 2008



Proclamation 8244 of April 22, 2008
National Volunteer Week, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Through countless acts of kindness, volunteers across America are
changing our Nation for the better. During National Volunteer Week, we
recognize those who take the time to help their fellow citizens realize
the full potential of America.
Through volunteer work, Americans can demonstrate the kindness and
generosity that make our Nation great. Mentoring a child, teaching
someone to read, visiting the elderly, feeding the hungry, and finding
shelter for the homeless are all examples of how Americans can and do
aid those in need. Americans are volunteering in record numbers. Each
year, millions of Americans volunteer, and more of our fellow citizens
are discovering that the pursuit of happiness leads to the path of
service. The cumulative effort of the love and compassion from our
Nation's volunteers will help secure a more hopeful future for all our
citizens.
My Administration remains committed to building a culture of service,
citizenship, and responsibility. The USA Freedom Corps strengthens civic
engagement and volunteer service in America and helps people connect
with volunteer opportunities. By visiting the USA Freedom Corps website
at volunteer.gov, individuals can find information about ways they can
help in their local areas and across the country.
The strength of America comes from its compassionate and loving
citizens. National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to show appreciation
for our Nation's volunteers. The time and energy they dedicate to
helping those in need reflect the true spirit of America.
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 27 through May 3,
2008, 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 self.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH