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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 03, 2003

The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381

President Bush to Recognize Kansas City Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

President George W. Bush met Thomas H. Holcom upon arrival in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, September 4, 2003.  For the past eight years, Holcom has been an active volunteer with Angel Flight Central.

President George W. Bush will meet Thomas H. Holcom upon arrival in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, September 4, 2003. For the past eight years, Holcom has been an active volunteer with Angel Flight Central.

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 Holcom, who are answering the call to volunteer service.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Holcom has been involved in volunteer service throughout his life. In 1995, Holcom helped found Wings Over Mid-America, now known as Angel Flight Central. This nonprofit organization provides free air transportation to people in need of treatment at specialized health care facilities or facing other crises. Inspired by the people they served, Holcom himself became a volunteer pilot. Over the past eight years, Holcom has piloted approximately 20 flights, donating his time, airplane and operating expenses to provide free non-emergency transportation for those in need across the country.

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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