FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, January 14, 2003
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Scranton Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Edward Gilmartin when he arrives in
Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, January 16, 2003. Gilmartin has been a
volunteer with Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania for the past 27
years.
In his 2002 State of the Union address, President Bush called on all
Americans to dedicate at least two years over their lifetimes in 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 Gilmartin as example of the dedication to service he is hoping to
instill in all Americans through his USA Freedom Corps initiative.
Gilmartin, a Scranton business owner, has volunteered with Goodwill
Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania for the past 27 years. During that time,
Gilmartin has served as a member of the board and has worked as a member of the
organization's evaluation team, ensuring that the programs and services provided
by Goodwill Industries meets the needs of the clients they serve. Gilmartin has
also served as a member of the Goodwill finance committee and has volunteered in
other areas such as job placement and employment services.
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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