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 Minneapolis Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet John Erntson when he arrives in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday, November 3. Ernston has volunteered more than
13,000 hours over the past 21 years with the Hennepin County Sheriff's
Department.
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 Huffman as an
example of the dedication to service he is hoping to instill in all Americans
through his USA Freedom Corps initiative.
Erntson began volunteering with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department 21
years ago. Erntson volunteers with the Sheriff Department's Water Patrol and has
served as crew chief since 1987. The Water Patrol helps with rescue and
recovery, patrols the waterways, and provides safety instruction. During the
winter months, the Water Patrol conducts patrols on snowmobiles, educates the
public about ice conditions, and responds to ice emergencies. Erntson is also a
volunteer snow mobile instructor with the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources.
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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