[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 81 (Friday, April 25, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 22781-22782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1193]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 81 / Friday, April 25, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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                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.

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                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. 
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[FR Doc. 08-1193
Filed 4-24-08; 9:11 am]
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