FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, November 01, 2002
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Springfield Family for Dedication to Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Larry, Linda and Eric Swartz when he
arrives in Springfield, Illinois, on Sunday, November 3. The Swartz family is a
supporter of the Special Olympics.
In his State of the Union address, President Bush called on all Americans to
dedicate at least two years over their lifetimes 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 the Swartz family as an example of the dedication to service he is
hoping to instill in all Americans through his USA Freedom Corps initiative.
The Swartz family became involved with Special Olympics ten years ago when
son Eric began competing. Larry and Linda volunteer at competitions and serve
with Eric on the local Special Olympics Committee. Larry also volunteers as an
assistant swim coach and assists with cross country skiing. Linda helps with
bowling tournaments and Eric serves as an athlete spokesperson for the
organization.
In addition to their work with Special Olympics, Larry and Eric have also
volunteered with the Boy Scouts. Linda has helped children at risk of abuse
through the Sangamon County Committee for Children where she has volunteered for
the past 15 years.
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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