Paul Coverdell: “in just a few weeks, on April 27-29, the Presidents' Summit for America's Future will assemble in Philadelphia…”

“in just a few weeks, on April 27-29, the Presidents' Summit for America's Future will assemble in Philadelphia, cochaired by President Clinton and President Bush. This is an effort to mobilize millions of citizens and thousands of organizations to ensure a bright future for our youth and make effective citizen service an integral part of the American way of life. A number of leading corporations and service organizations have made specific commitments of resources and volunteers to achieve the summit's goal. The leaders at the summit will issue a great call to action for Americans, asking them to volunteer their time and efforts in community service. This is in the best tradition of America. The thread of helping your neighbor and taking an active part of civic life runs all through the history of our Nation. It is woven deeply into the fabric of our communities. It is a tie that binds us together as a robust and healthy society. Yet many who would heed that call to participate in the great tradition of volunteerism will not do so. Not because they lack the desire or the ability to help, but for fear of punitive litigation.”