FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 30, 2003
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The White House - Office of the Press Secretary
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President Thanks Great American Clean Up Volunteers for Answering the Call to Service |
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Presidential Message - Great American Cleanup, 2003
I send greetings to the participants of the 2003 Great American Cleanup. I am
honored to serve as Honorary Chair of this event.
America is a land of majestic beauty, and Americans can be proud of the
remarkable progress we have made in protecting our environment and natural
resources. Today, our air is cleaner, our waters are less polluted, and our
lands are better protected, better managed, and more accessible to the American
people. Through volunteer service programs such as the Great American Cleanup,
we continue to preserve our natural heritage for future generations and make our
communities more vibrant places to visit and live.
I have called on every American to dedicate at least 4,000 hours over the
rest of their lives to the service of others. Through the USA Freedom Corps
initiative, my Administration is mobilizing individuals and organizations and
providing opportunities for citizens to give back to their communities.
Americans have responded with an outpouring of acts of kindness and volunteer
service that is transforming our Nation, one heart and one soul at a time.
I commend those involved with the Great American Cleanup for answering the
call to serve. I also applaud Keep America Beautiful for 50 years of encouraging
Americans to take responsibility for improving the environment.
Laura joins me in sending our best wishes.
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