Newsletter Article for The
President’s Volunteer Service Award
Posted on: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Citizens Fire &
Public Safety Volunteer Association has a
long proud history of volunteer service. Our
volunteers are working to meet the needs of
their neighborhoods and the community by
supporting our Fire & Police departments, and
CERT.
In recognition of
these outstanding achievements, the Citizens
Fire & Public Safety Volunteer Association is
proud to announce the presentation of the
President’s Volunteer Service Award, a
prestigious national honor offered in
recognition of volunteer commitment.
Established in 2003, this new
Award
is given by the President of the United States
and honors individuals, families and groups who
have demonstrated a sustained commitment to
volunteer service.
The Citizens Fire &
Public Safety Volunteer Association has
teamed with hundreds of organizations and
businesses across the country to deliver this
Award to our most outstanding volunteers. As a
Certifying Organization of the
President’s Volunteer Service Award, we
can nominate potential recipients and distribute
the Award to those who meet or exceed the
Award criteria.
“The Citizens Fire
& Public Safety Volunteer Association” is
extremely proud to join the President of the
United States in recognizing the volunteers who
consistently take the time to make a difference
in the lives of others,” said Priscilla
Beauregard, president of the Citizens
Fire & Public Safety Volunteer Association.
“Volunteers strengthen America and inspire
others to get involved. We are proud to honor
our volunteers who are answering the call of
volunteerism.”
The
President’s Volunteer Service Award is
issued by the President’s Council on Service and
Civic Participation – created by President
George W. Bush to recognize the valuable
contributions volunteers make to our nation.
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