President George W. Bush will meet Dennis Roberson upon arrival in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, July 18, 2003. Roberson, age 18, volunteers each week with young people at the Lakewest Family YMCA.

Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in service to their neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the country, like Roberson, who are answering the call to volunteer service.

Roberson has been an active volunteer at the Lakewest Family YMCA since it opened in 2000, spending at least 15 hours each week helping young people. Roberson volunteers to help run the YMCA technology center and teaches children how to use the computer and the internet. Roberson also helps administer the YMCA’s Health Rocks! program, which teaches young people, ages 8 – 12, how to make healthy lifestyle choices and develop important life skills.

President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.

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