FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, October 30, 2003
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Kathleen Mynster 202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Mississippi Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet William Keith Nichols upon arrival in
Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, November 1, 2003. Nichols, a Memphis native,
has been an active volunteer with the Desoto County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue
Unit and the Emergency Management Agency for the past 15 years.
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 Nichols, who are answering the call to volunteer service.
Currently serving as deputy commander with the Desoto County Sheriff’s Search
and Rescue Unit, Nichols operates emergency response training for other
volunteers and assists with all types of search and rescue needs within his
community. Through the Desoto County Emergency Management Agency, Nichols serves
as the operations officer, coordinating volunteers and response activities
during any emergency situation. For the past three years, Nichols has
volunteered as a member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT, a
component of Citizen Corps, provides training in emergency preparedness and
basic response techniques to individuals, enabling them to take a more active
role in personal and public safety.
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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