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ID HP001

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Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, with the inaugural group of volunteers departing in fall 1961 to serve in Ghana and Tanzania.

  • More than 170,000 Americans have joined the Peace Corps since its inception, ranging in age from 18 to 86 years old.

  • Idaho has contributed 1,347 Peace Corps volunteers from colleges and universities including the University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis Clark State College, and others.

  • Peace Corps volunteers serve in education, youth development, health, business, information technology, agriculture, environment, HIV/AIDS prevention, and food security.

  • The House of Representatives commends Peace Corps volunteers for 50 years of service and contributions while supporting the agency's mission of promoting world peace and friendship.

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and commending Peace Corps volunteers from the state of Idaho as well as all volunteers across the nation.

PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk

2/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Education1/26/2011

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