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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, May 17, 2005

The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Press Office
202-456-7381

President Bush to Recognize Wisconsin Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Sharon Semrow upon arrival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday, May 19, 2005.  Semrow is the Key Volunteer Coordinator for military families from Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines stationed in Milwaukee.  To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush has met with more than 400 individuals around the country, like Semrow, since March 2002.

President George W. Bush will present the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Sharon Semrow when he arrives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday, May 19, 2005. Semrow is the Key Volunteer Coordinator for military families from Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines stationed in Milwaukee. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush has met with more than 400 individuals around the country, like Semrow, since March 2002.

Semrow helped create and implement the Key Volunteer Network, a support group for more than 160 Marine family members serving in Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines. During the unit’s seven-month deployment to Iraq, Semrow provided support, resources and information to help family members during the separation. She established a telephone notification network to provide information during emergencies and a computer support group for family members and Marines. She also implemented “Operation Card Shower,” a birthday greeting card program to encourage deployed Marines. In addition, Semrow received the 2004-2005 Veterans of Foreign Wars Military Family Volunteer Services Award.

In his January 2002 State of the Union Address, President Bush called on every American to dedicate two years or 4,000 hours over the course of their lives to volunteer service. To help more Americans engage in volunteer service, he created USA Freedom Corps, an Office of the White House charged with strengthening and expanding volunteer service. Americans are responding to the President’s Call to Service. Studies show that approximately 5 million more Americans are volunteering today than just three years ago. Go to www.usafreedomcorps.gov or call 1-877-USA-CORPS to find an existing volunteer service opportunity in your area or to find more information about service programs, including national service programs such as the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Citizen Corps. USA Freedom Corps is also highlighting youth volunteer service. Visit www.usafreedomcorpskids.gov for games and ideas designed to show how America's youth are making a difference.

The President's Volunteer Service Award was created at the President’s direction by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. The Award is available to youth ages 14 and under who have completed 50 or more hours of volunteer service; to individuals 15 and older who have completed 100 or more hours; and to families or groups who have completed 200 or more hours. For more information about the Award, please visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.

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