Lynn C. Woolsey: “I rise in support of this resolution honoring and supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Day, which…”

“I rise in support of this resolution honoring and supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Day, which took place this past weekend. Global Youth Service Day is a public awareness and education campaign led by Youth Service America with the National Youth Leadership Council and the Global Youth Action Network. It emphasizes the importance of public service. It highlights the valuable contributions that young people make to their communities all year long. In the words of Gandhi, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." That is the simple truth that animates Global Youth Service Day. By mobilizing young people around the world to identify and address the needs of their neighbors, by supporting their community service, and by civic engagement efforts, we not only help our communities to thrive, we help the next generation find themselves through service and commitment to a greater good. This past weekend, young people all around the world designed and carried out community service projects in areas ranging from literacy and mentoring, to the environment and energy conservation, to hunger and homelessness.”