"America can change and will change one heart, one soul, one conscience at a time, because of the deep compassion of people like the Sister. She, of course, says -- typical of a true soldier in the army of compassion -- out here on the runway, when we had our picture taken at Air Force One, she said, I am here representing the thousands of people in Minnesota who volunteer to make society a better place. You have set such a clear example for which we are grateful. Thank you, Sister, for what you do."

President George W. Bush
Speaking about USA Freedom Corps Greeter
Sister Chabanel Hayunga
Rochester, Minnesota
October 20, 20044

• DIRECTOR OF USA FREEDOM CORPS TO SPEAK AT “MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY” EVENT.  Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps Desiree T. Sayle will address “Make A Difference Day” volunteers and participate in the service project taking place at The Frederick Douglass House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 23, 2004. This will be one of thousands of projects across America, as a part of “Make A Difference Day,” which is now in its 14th year….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH PROCLAIMS NATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK, 2004.
  President George W. Bush this week issued a proclamation for National Character Counts Week, October 17 - 23, 2004. The proclamation states, “Individuals have the power to do much good, and great societies are built by knowing the difference between right and wrong. People of character strengthen our country through their daily actions. To help children fulfill their potential and build a more hopeful future for our Nation, we must continue to encourage and support the character development of our young people and support the institutions that give direction and purpose: our families, our schools, and our faith-based and community organizations…."
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES PENNSYLVANIA WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush met Charlotte Huber when he arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 21, 2004. Huber, 65, is an active volunteer with Olivia’s House, a grief and loss center for children in York County, Pennsylvania….
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