12 2 STA T .5 2 73PROCL A M AT I O N8 21 9—J AN. 28 , 2 0 08 tohelpAm e rica li v e u ptoit s promise o f e q ualit y a nd the g reat truth that all of G od ’ s children are created equal .T hroughout African American H istory M onth ,w e cele b rate the many contributions African Americans have made to our N ation, and we are reminded of their courage in their struggle to change the hearts and minds of our citi z ens. W hile much progress has been made, we must continue to wor k together to achieve the promise and vision of our great Nation. N O W, TH ER E F ORE, I , GEORGE W. BUS H, P resident of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the C on - stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 20 0 8 as National African American History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- eighth day of J anuary, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclam a ti o n8219 o fJ an u ar y 28 , 2 0 08 SixthAn ni versa r yofU SA F ree d o mC or p s ,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation People across this great Nation have heard the universal call to love a neighbor and are using their time and talents to make a difference in the lives of others. On the si x th anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps, we celebrate the spirit of service in America and honor the vol- unteers whose good work represents the generous character of our country. After the terrorist attacks of September 1 1, 2001, I created the USA Freedom Corps to build on the countless acts of service, sacrifice, and generosity undertaken by our citizens. The USA Freedom Corps is dedicated to expanding volunteer service and extending the goodwill of the American people across our country and around the globe. By connecting individuals with volunteer opportunities, the USA Freedom Corps has helped ensure that millions of people have a chance to make a difference in the lives of those in need. The USA Freedom Corps also helps strengthen the non-profit sector and supports other national serv- ice programs and initiatives such as the Peace Corps, Citizen Corps, AmeriCorps, and Senior Corps. These efforts can help us build a more hopeful country and create a chain of compassion for generations to come. V olunteers demonstrate kindness and touch lives. With hard work and dedication, volunteers help the less fortunate, respond to crises, men- tor children, assist the elderly, and strengthen our communities. I urge all Americans to serve others and to learn more about service opportu- nities by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website at volunteer.gov. By
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