Katie Saraiva (OH AmeriCorps ‘07), who coordinated our National Service Express Tour event on Monday night in Providence, Rhode Island, was the first to report this event to ServeNext. Thanks for the tip, Katie!
President George W. Bush yesterday called the Peace Corps “the best foreign policy America could possibly have” as he celebrated National Volunteer Week at the White House, honoring Americans who give of their time to help the less fortunate and create impact in communities at home and around the globe.
During an East Room ceremony, President Bush recognized 33 Peace Corps trainees preparing to leave for Guatemala and thanked them for dedicating their lives to serving others. This tradition of hosting Peace Corps volunteers for a formal White House send-off before the trainees leave for their service has been continued by every sitting President since Richard Nixon.
“I believe strongly in the admonition, ‘To whom much is given, much is required.’ Those of you here today are living up to that noble calling. And you carry on the best traditions of American citizenship,” said President Bush.
Click here to read President Bush’s complete remarks on the Peace Corps or here to watch the entire ceremony.
