For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 30, 2003
Presidential Message: Great American Cleanup, 2003
I send greetings to the participants of the 2003 Great American
Cleanup. I am honored to serve as Honorary Chair of this event.
America is a land of majestic beauty, and Americans can be proud of
the remarkable progress we have made in protecting our environment and
natural resources. Today, our air is cleaner, our waters are less
polluted, and our lands are better protected, better managed, and more
accessible to the American people. Through volunteer service programs
such as the Great American Cleanup, we continue to preserve our natural
heritage for future generations and make our communities more vibrant
places to visit and live.
I have called on every American to dedicate at least 4,000 hours
over the rest of their lives to the service of others. Through the USA
Freedom Corps initiative, my Administration is mobilizing individuals
and organizations and providing opportunities for citizens to give back
to their communities. Americans have responded with an outpouring of
acts of kindness and volunteer service that is transforming our Nation,
one heart and one soul at a time.
I commend those involved with the Great American Cleanup for
answering the call to serve. I also applaud Keep America Beautiful for
50 years of encouraging Americans to take responsibility for improving
the environment.
Laura joins me in sending our best wishes.
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