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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
PRESS RELEASE
(for immediate release – Friday, October 26, 2007)
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Governor Togiola proclaims October 27, 2007
Make A Difference Day
(UTULEI) - Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed Saturday, October 27th as Make A Difference Day in American Samoa.
Founded by USA Weekend Magazine and the Points of Light Foundation, Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of helping others and Governor Togiola says volunteerism play an important role in improving the Territory as an island community.
“In the spirit of the Good Samaritan we have hundreds of volunteers who devote their time and energy to helping others, often behind the scene, and without recognition or request for compensation. Helping others is truly giving back to the community,” said Governor Togiola. “This is a special day to reflect and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of volunteerism and its positive impact on our island home as well as show our thanks, the care and helpful spirit of American Samoa. Together we can make a difference.”
PROCLAMATION
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY – October 27, 2007
WHEREAS, serious social problems concern our Territory and threaten its future; and
WHEREAS, connecting with others and working together through volunteer service can bridge the differences that separate people and help solve serious social problems; and
WHEREAS, we have a tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism; of giving freely of our time and resources in service to our fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, millions of self-sacrificing individuals touched and enhanced the lives of millions on the ninth annual day of doing good by giving where there was a need, rebuilding what had been torn down, teaching where there was a desire to learn and inspiring those who had lost hope; and
WHEREAS, USA WEEKEND Magazine, The Points of Light Foundation and our local AmeriCorps have joined to promote an annual national day of doing good that celebrates and strengthens the spirit of volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, volunteer service is an investment in the future that we all must share.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TOGIOLA T.A. TULAFONO, GOVERNOR OF AMERICAN SAMOA, do hereby proclaim October 27, 2007, as Make A Difference Day in the Territory of American Samoa, and urge all residents to observe this day by connecting with friends, fellow employees, relatives and with religious, school and civic groups to engage in projects benefiting their community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature and Seal of my Office on this 23rd day of October in the year of our Lord thousand and seven.
Contact our local AmeriCorps office at 699-2285 for more information.
TOGIOLA T. A. TULAFONO
Governor of American Samoa
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