FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Minneapolis Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Pearl Lam Bergad when he arrives in
Minneapolis tomorrow. Bergad, who serves as executive director of Chamber Music
Society of Minnesota, has volunteered with a number of organizations to raise
awareness of Asian culture in the Minneapolis community and is actively involved
in the classical music community in Minneapolis.
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 is
recognizing individuals around the country who are answering the call to
service, and will recognize Bergad as an example of the dedication to service he
is hoping to instill in all Americans through his USA Freedom Corps initiative.
Bergad began volunteering at her childrenÕs school and expanded her service
from there. Through the Chamber Music Society of Minneapolis, where she served
as a volunteer before being hired as its director, and the Chinese Min Hua
Chorus, where she serves as its accompanist, she works to raise awareness of
Asian culture through music. She has also served on the planning committee of
the annual St. Paul Asian Pacific Heritage Festival and sits on the board of the
Chinese Senior CitizenÕs Society.
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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