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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 872—CELEBRATING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PEACE CORPS, AND COMMENDING ITS VOLUNTEERS AND
CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL PEACE, FRIENDSHIP, AND DEVELOPMENT
Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations:
S. Res. 872
Whereas on March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued
his historic call to service and established the Peace Corps,
launching a new era of American volunteerism abroad;
Whereas over the past 65 years, nearly 250,000 Americans
have served as Peace Corps volunteers in 144 countries,
fostering people-to-people diplomacy in areas such as
education, health, agriculture, environment, youth in
development, and community economic development;
Whereas the Peace Corps continues to exemplify “the
toughest job you'll ever love”, building sustainable
partnerships and strengthening communities around the world;
Whereas the Peace Corps has enhanced global perceptions of
the United States by demonstrating American values through
service, humility, cultural exchange, and partnership rather
than through political or military means;
Whereas returned Peace Corps volunteers bring home
invaluable linguistic, cultural, and technical skills that
strengthen the United States workforce, expand America's
global competency, and enhance the Nation's diplomatic and
economic competitiveness;
Whereas the Peace Corps has contributed to United States
national security by strengthening international stability,
promoting economic growth, and addressing root causes of
conflict through education, empowerment, and community
development;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers have exemplified American
leadership through volunteerism, generosity, and service to
others; and
Whereas Peace Corps service has inspired generations of
Americans to pursue careers in public service, education,
economic development, diplomacy, and health, creating a
lasting pipeline of globally minded civic leaders; Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) celebrates the 65th anniversary of the founding of the
Peace Corps;
(2) honors the nearly 250,000 individuals who have served
as Peace Corps volunteers for their dedication to peace,
friendship, and community-driven development; and
(3) commends the Peace Corps' enduring mission to put
purpose, passion, and skills to work for the United States
and the world.