FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, November 02, 2002
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Iowa Senior for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Nevin Meredith when he arrives in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa on Monday, November 4. Meredith is a longtime volunteer with local
organizations who is now organizing volunteer efforts to protect the seniors of
Linn County.
In his State of the Union address, President Bush called on all Americans to
dedicate at least two years over their lifetime to service to their communities,
our country and the world. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the
country who are answering the call to service and will recognize Meredith as an
example of the dedication to service he is hoping to instill in all Americans
through his USA Freedom Corps initiative.
Meredith is a retired business executive and now owns a gourmet popcorn
company. He has been involved with the Boy Scouts as a scout, troop leader, and
board member for 55 years. Meredith has raised funds for the United Way since
the 1970s. Meredith recently became involved in efforts to promote the safety
and well-being of senior citizens as the chairman of the newly formed Linn
County Seniors Against Crime Triad. The Triad is a partnership of local law
enforcement agencies, senior volunteers and nonprofits that serve the elderly
and will host forums promoting senior safety and security.
President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to
foster an American culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through
the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the
call to 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 information on the USA Freedom Corps at
www.usafreedomcorps.gov or
by calling 1-877-USA-Corps.
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