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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Retired Pastor for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Dr. Kent Bull upon arrival in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Bull has been a volunteer with Trinity Christian Community and Grove Community Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Bull, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Dr. Kent Bull upon arrival in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Bull has been a volunteer with Trinity Christian Community and Grove Community Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Bull, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Monday, August 18, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Apopka Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Keela Carr upon arrival in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Carr recently completed a cross-country walk to demonstrate support of all Soldiers and Veterans, and is a Volunteer Ambassador with Freedom Team Salute. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Carr, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Keela Carr upon arrival in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Carr recently completed a cross-country walk to demonstrate support of all Soldiers and Veterans, and is a Volunteer Ambassador with Freedom Team Salute. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Carr, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Sunday, August 03, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Fairbanks Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Caroline Wolf upon arrival at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Monday, August 4, 2008. Wolf is an AmeriCorps member serving at the Literacy Council of Alaska, and also volunteers with Alaska Health Fair Incorporated. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Wolf, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Caroline Wolf upon arrival at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Monday, August 4, 2008. Wolf is an AmeriCorps member serving at the Literacy Council of Alaska, and also volunteers with Alaska Health Fair Incorporated. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Wolf, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Lewisburg Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Jackie Goodall upon arrival in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Goodall is a volunteer with the Shepherd's Center of Greenbrier Valley. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goodall, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Jackie Goodall upon arrival in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Goodall is a volunteer with the Shepherd's Center of Greenbrier Valley. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goodall, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Friday, July 25, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Chagrin Falls Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Linda Campbell upon arrival in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Campbell is a volunteer with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Northeast Ohio Affiliate, the Junior League of Cleveland, and the American Cancer Society. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Campbell, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Linda Campbell upon arrival in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Campbell is a volunteer with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Northeast Ohio Affiliate, the Junior League of Cleveland, and the American Cancer Society. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Campbell, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Peoria Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Roy Storey upon arrival in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, July 25, 2008. Storey is a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Storey, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Roy Storey upon arrival in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, July 25, 2008. Storey is a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Storey, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Friday, July 18, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Athens Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Sherri Goggin upon arrival in Marietta, Georgia, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Goggin is the founder of Bundles of Joy, and a volunteer with Butterfly Dreams Farm Therapeutic Riding Program. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goggin, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Sherri Goggin upon arrival in Marietta, Georgia, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Goggin is the founder of Bundles of Joy, and a volunteer with Butterfly Dreams Farm Therapeutic Riding Program. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goggin, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Houston Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to John Jackson upon arrival in Houston, Texas, on Friday, July 18, 2008. Jackson is a volunteer with the Prison Entrepreneurship Program. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Jackson, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to John Jackson upon arrival in Houston, Texas, on Friday, July 18, 2008. Jackson is a volunteer with the Prison Entrepreneurship Program. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Jackson, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Eagle Scouts for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Mark Hendricks, 20, Jake Wellman, 18, and Alex Braden, 20, upon arrival in Redding, California, on Thursday, July 17, 2008. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger also joined the President in presenting the award. The students are Eagle Scouts and members of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. This award presentation includes the 650th volunteer the President has honored since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Mark Hendricks, 20, Jake Wellman, 18, and Alex Braden, 20, upon arrival in Redding, California, on Thursday, July 17, 2008. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger also joined the President in presenting the award. The students are Eagle Scouts and members of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. This award presentation includes the 650th volunteer the President has honored since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Green Valley Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Mary Frances Ward prior to his departure from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on Friday, July 18, 2008. Ward is a volunteer with Experience Corps and Valley Presbyterian Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Ward, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Mary Frances Ward prior to his departure from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on Friday, July 18, 2008. Ward is a volunteer with Experience Corps and Valley Presbyterian Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Ward, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Suisun Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Gary Hall upon arrival at Travis Air Force Base, California, on Thursday, July 17, 2008. Hall, a master sergeant in the United States Air Force stationed at Travis Air Force Base, is a volunteer with the Suisun City Fire Department. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Hall, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Gary Hall upon arrival at Travis Air Force Base, California, on Thursday, July 17, 2008. Hall, a master sergeant in the United States Air Force stationed at Travis Air Force Base, is a volunteer with the Suisun City Fire Department. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Hall, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Charlottesville Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Devy Goradia upon arrival in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Friday, July 4, 2008. Goradia is a volunteer with the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, SCORE, the Small Business Development Center and Shelter for Help in Emergency. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Goradia, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Devy Goradia upon arrival in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Friday, July 4, 2008. Goradia is a volunteer with the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, SCORE, the Small Business Development Center and Shelter for Help in Emergency. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Goradia, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Friday, June 27, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Conway Youth for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Robbie Powell, 12, upon arrival in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Robbie organized the Live 4 Ben fundraising campaign and is a volunteer with the Conway Braves. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Robbie, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Robbie Powell, 12, upon arrival in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Robbie organized the Live 4 Ben fundraising campaign and is a volunteer with the Conway Braves. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Robbie, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Friday, June 27, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Jackson Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Cameron Fox upon arrival in Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Fox is a volunteer with the Central Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Fox, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Cameron Fox upon arrival in Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Fox is a volunteer with the Central Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Fox, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Monday, June 23, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Ann Arbor Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Jean Peirce upon arrival in Detroit, Michigan, on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Peirce is a volunteer with the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Peirce, since March, 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Jean Peirce upon arrival in Detroit, Michigan, on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Peirce is a volunteer with the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Peirce, since March, 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Thursday, June 19, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Raleigh Youth for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Nick Marriam upon arrival in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 20, 2008. Marriam, 15, is the co-founder of the Nickelby Project and a volunteer with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Marriam, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Nick Marriam upon arrival in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 20, 2008. Marriam, 15, is the co-founder of the Nickelby Project and a volunteer with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Marriam, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Fort Myers Youth for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Josh Kelchner upon arrival in Fort Myers, Florida, on Friday, June 20, 2008. Kelchner, 18, is a volunteer with Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida, the Children's Home Society of Florida, and McGregor Baptist Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Kelchner, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Josh Kelchner upon arrival in Fort Myers, Florida, on Friday, June 20, 2008. Kelchner, 18, is a volunteer with Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida, the Children's Home Society of Florida, and McGregor Baptist Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Kelchner, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Furman Student for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Andrew Barnhill upon arrival in Greer, South Carolina, on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Barnhill, 20, is a sophomore at Furman University and a volunteer with Heller Service Corps. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Barnhill, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Andrew Barnhill upon arrival in Greer, South Carolina, on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Barnhill, 20, is a sophomore at Furman University and a volunteer with Heller Service Corps. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Barnhill, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Lawrence Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Ashley Knight upon arrival in Olathe, Kansas, on Thursday, May 29, 2008. Knight, 25, is a volunteer with Students Take Action and YouthFriends. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Knight, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Ashley Knight upon arrival in Olathe, Kansas, on Thursday, May 29, 2008. Knight, 25, is a volunteer with Students Take Action and YouthFriends. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Knight, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Monday, May 26, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Salt Lake City Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Rick Pehrson upon arrival in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Pehrson, 24, is a volunteer with AmeriCorps Youth Service Corps. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Pehrson, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Rick Pehrson upon arrival in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Pehrson, 24, is a volunteer with AmeriCorps Youth Service Corps. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 600 volunteers, like Pehrson, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper
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