Photo:  USA Freedom Corps photo by M. T. Harmon

On October 23, 1992, President George H.W. Bush signed Public Law 102-450, designating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. President George W. Bush has celebrated this occasion every year since 2001, when he signed the proclamation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year, the President celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by delivering remarks in the East Room of The White House and presenting six individuals with the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which is awarded by the USA Freedom Corps and is the highest level of commendation given to individuals who have volunteered 4,000 hours or more over their lifetimes.

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