National Volunteer Week, 2007

Proclamation 8125 of April 11, 2007

National Volunteer Week, 2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the spirit
of service in America and honor those who demonstrate
the great character of our country through acts of
kindness, generosity, and compassion.

Throughout the history of America, volunteers and civic
organizations have helped extend the blessings of
liberty and opportunity to our citizens. People across
our Nation answer the universal call to love their
neighbor by giving their time, talents, and energy to
comfort those in despair, support others in need, and
change lives for the better. The optimism and
determination of our country's volunteers reflect the
true spirit and strength of our Nation.

My Administration encourages Americans to seize the
opportunity to help someone in need. Individuals can
find ways to serve in communities throughout our Nation
by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website at
volunteer.gov. The USA Freedom Corps works to rally
America's armies of compassion and bring together
individuals and faith-based and community organizations
committed to volunteer service. These efforts are
helping to build a culture of service, citizenship, and
responsibility across our country.

America's volunteers demonstrate that the strength of
our Nation lies in the hearts and souls of our
citizens. During National Volunteer Week, we recognize
all those who have touched the lives of others with
their kindness and who have made our country a better
place by helping their fellow Americans.

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 15 through April 21,
2007, 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
themselves.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eleventh day of April, in the year of our Lord two
thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.