RESOLUTION
TO
COMMEND THE UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS FOR ITS 50 YEARS OF PROMOTING PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP AROUND THE WORLD, TO
CONGRATULATE THE ORGANIZATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, AND
TO HONOR THE ACTIVE AND RETURNED PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS OF NEW YORK.
Whereas,
the United States Peace Corps traces its roots and
mission to 1960, when then‑Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students to serve
their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing
countries; and
Whereas, from that inspiration grew a new agency of the federal
government, established by Executive Order 10924 on March 1, 1961, and devoted
to world peace and friendship; and
Whereas, throughout its history, the Peace
Corps has adapted and responded to the issues and challenges of the times with
innovation, creativity, determination, and compassion; and
Whereas, Peace Corps volunteers have
made significant and lasting contributions around the world in agriculture,
education, health, business development, and the environment, and have helped people build better lives for
themselves. Their work in villages, towns, and cities around the globe
represents a legacy of service that has become a significant part of America’s
history and positive image abroad; and
Whereas, this unique heritage continues to
inspire and, since 1961, 200,000+ Americans have joined the Peace Corps,
serving in 139 countries and making a difference every day. Of
these, 12,392 volunteers have come from New York State,
including members of this legislature, making it the second highest
volunteering state; and
Whereas, currently, 8,600 volunteers and trainees serve in seventy‑seven
nations, including 445 volunteers from New York State;
and
Whereas,
Peace Corps volunteers have strengthened the ties of friendship and
understanding between the people of the United States and those of other
countries; and
Whereas,
Peace Corps volunteers, enriched by their understanding of other cultures and
traditions and experiences overseas, have brought home to their communities
throughout the United States a commitment to service, thereby bringing a
domestic dividend to our nation; and
Whereas, today’s Peace Corps is more vital than ever. Peace Corps
volunteers continue to help countless individuals who want to build a better
life for themselves, their children, and their communities; and
WHEREAS, it is indeed fitting to
recognize the achievements of the Peace Corps and honor its volunteers, past
and present, and reaffirm our country’s commitment to helping people help
themselves throughout the world; now, therefore, be it
Whereas, the Assembly/Senate takes great pleasure in
congratulating the Peace Corps on its 50th anniversary and in
honoring its missions and legacies of service, the members extend best wishes
for continued productive service in the years to come.
Now,
therefore,
Be
it resolved by the New York State Assembly/Senate:
That
the members of the New York Assembly/Senate, by this
resolution,
COMMEND
THE UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS FOR ITS 50 YEARS OF PROMOTING
PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP AROUND THE WORLD, CONGRATULATE THE ORGANIZATION ON THE
OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, AND HONOR THE ACTIVE AND RETURNED PEACE
CORPS VOLUNTEERS OF NEW YORK
STATE.
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