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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 30, 2002

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

President Bush to Recognize Charleston Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service

President George W. Bush met John Wells, Jr., upon arrival in Charleston, West Virginia, on Thursday, October 31. Wells has been an active volunteer with the Charleston YMCA for more than 30 years.

President George W. Bush will meet John Wells, Jr., when he arrives in Charleston, West Virginia, on Thursday, October 31. Wells has been an active volunteer with the Charleston YMCA for more than 30 years.

In his State of the Union address, President Bush called on all Americans to dedicate at least two years over their lifetime to 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 Wells as an example of the dedication to service he is hoping to instill in all Americans through his USA Freedom Corps initiative.

Since 1971, Wells has volunteered with the Charleston YMCA of Kanawha Valley helping to raise money and organize programs to enhance youth fitness. Wells has been a volunteer with the local Boy Scouts Council since 1975, an active member the Charleston Urban Renewal Commission for the past 15 years, and a volunteer Sunday School teacher for the past 10 years. Wells is also active in fundraising efforts for a number of organizations that serve youth in his community.

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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