Press Release
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
District of Hawaii
PJKK Federal Building (808) 541-2850
300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 6-100 FAX (808) 541-2958
Honolulu, Hawaii 96850
July 10, 2007
For Immediate Release
P R E S S R E L E A S E
U.S. Attorney's Office Participates in President's Volunteer Service Award Program
Prestigious Award Will Honor Outstanding Commitment to Volunteer Service in Hawaii
Ed Kubo, the U.S. Attorney for Hawaii, announced today that the U.S. Attorney's Office in Hawaii has become a Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who excel in volunteer community service.
"In Hawaii, we have thousands of dedicated and outstanding volunteers who give countless hours to our communities. These "unsung heros" are examples of the goodness and virtues of our Aloha Spirit, and our willingness to step up for those in need. That is why we need to also express to them our extreme gratitude and thanks for all their efforts to make Hawaii a better place." Kubo said.
As a Certifying Organization for the Award, the U.S. Attorney's Office will verify service hours, nominate potential recipients, and deliver the Award to honorees.
This Award is issued by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, a group who helps foster and encourage a culture of volunteer service and civic participation among Americans. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council is composed of leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofit and volunteer service organizations and community volunteering.
For more information about nominating a volunteer for this Award in Hawaii, contact Mr. Gervin Miyamoto, at the U.S. Attorney's Office at (808) 541-2850. For more information on the President's Volunteer Service Award and to find out how to identify additional volunteer opportunities in Hawaii, visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307.
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