Thomas Foley: “I salute Mr. Farr on his work with the Peace Corps, and I rise too as well to salute that 45th anniversary. President…”

“I salute Mr. Farr on his work with the Peace Corps, and I rise too as well to salute that 45th anniversary. President Kennedy, as was mentioned, started the Peace Corps and asked his brother-in-law, R. Sargent Shriver to command, and appointed him as the first director. As the year progressed, the program continued to grow, sending volunteers to Ghana, Tanzania, Colombia, the Philippines, Chile, and St. Lucia. More than 5,000 applicants took the first exams to enter the Peace Corps. It has grown significantly in numbers. I recently had the opportunity to meet with a number of volunteers who were currently working in Guatemala and appreciate the hard work that they are doing in the destitute regions of that country. I would also like to salute and commend the following constituents from my district who have been serving in the Peace Corps in those various countries: Benjamin Andrews in South Africa, Megan Chodora in Moldova, Pat Koester in Thailand, Michael Kreidler in the Ukraine, Merril Miceli in Kazakhstan, and Patrina Ngo in Kyrgyztan. Thanks to those volunteers and the others in our Nation who help make the Peace Corps fulfill its international humanitarian mission. My hat is off to President Kennedy on its 45th anniversary and all of those who have served. ____________________”