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President George W. Bush met Jerry and Adrienne Welenc when he arrived in Chicago, Illinois, Monday. The Welenc's have been leaders in foster care for more than thirty years. In his State of the Union address, President Bush called on all Americans to dedicate at least two years of their lives—the equivalent of 4,000 hours—in service to their communities, our country and the world. President Bush recognized individuals around the country who are answering the call to service, and will recognize the Welencs as an example of the dedication to service he is hoping to instill in all Americans through his USA Freedom Corps initiative. In addition, May is National Foster Care Month, an opportunity thank foster parents for their service to children in need.

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