Harry Reid: “As we celebrate National Volunteer Week I would like to recognize the 300 volunteers at the University Medical Center in…”

“As we celebrate National Volunteer Week I would like to recognize the 300 volunteers at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV who are committed to providing young Nevadans with more promising futures. As a group, U.M.C.'s 300 volunteers donated 49,700 hours of time in 2001. Their contribution of volunteer time and talent has enormously improved the efficiency and effectiveness of University Medical Center. Through their efforts, these volunteers have helped build a better community. The programs that they have participated in include U.M.C.'s Medical Explorer Program, the Volunteer Youth Corps, the ``Pal'' program of Las Vegas High School, and the ``Medical Magnet Program of Rancho High School, all of which have positively impacted the youth of Nevada. In addition, for almost 40 years U.M.C. Auxiliary, a group chartered by the Clark County Board of Trustees, has volunteered and raised millions of dollars for the discretionary use of the hospital including the purchase of needed medical equipment. Having recently been challenged to raise even more money for the hospital, the Auxiliary presented a donation of $300,000 to the Clark County Board of Trustees on April 16. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said that ``everyone can be great because anyone can serve.'' U.M.C. volunteers have proven their greatness by serving the people of southern Nevada through the hours and money they have donated and by helping University Medical Center fulfill its mission.”