FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 22, 2002
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Stockton Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Malikah Rashied when he arrives in
Stockton, California on Friday, August 23, 2002. Rashied works with the
California Conservation Corps assisting with fire prevention and community
clean-up projects.
In his State of the Union address, President Bush called on all Americans to
dedicate at least two years of their lives—the equivalent of 4,000 hours—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 Rashied as an example of the dedication to service
he is hoping to instill in all Americans through his USA Freedom Corps
initiative.
Working with the California Conservation Corps, Rashied has assisted the fire
crew with fire prevention efforts, developed volunteer projects, and helped to
restore a local theatre. In addition, Rashied volunteers at an animal shelter
and a local homeless shelter.
The California Conservation Corps provides Californians between the ages of
18-23 the opportunity to work on projects to protect and enhance California's
environment, resources and communities. More than 90,000 young men and women
have participated in the California Conservation Corps since it was created.
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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