Doris Matsui: “I rise today to offer the ``Recognizing AmeriCorps Week'' resolution and give special thanks to AmeriCorps volunteers…”

“I rise today to offer the ``Recognizing AmeriCorps Week'' resolution and give special thanks to AmeriCorps volunteers and organizations. This week marks AmeriCorps Week, a nationwide acknowledgment and celebration of all that America volunteers have done for our country. The AmeriCorps program is vital to the growth and prosperity of our Nation. AmeriCorps members can be found in our small towns and in our big cities. They're motivated young men and women from every background imaginable. For the past 15 years, more than 540,000 men and women have given over 705 million hours of service to our country and the citizens. Equally valuable, these men and women are experts in mobilizing local volunteers, allowing millions more to serve their communities in an organized and effectual way. Like AmeriCorps volunteers, AmeriCorps Week is important because it inspires others to become involved.”