U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud offered the following statement today in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the swearing-in of the first class of AmeriCorps:
"I am pleased to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first AmeriCorps class today, a program that embodies the very principles that make our country so great. As this year's class is sworn in, I want to thank these volunteers for their important commitment to improving the safety and wellbeing of our communities, following in the footsteps of over 900,000 volunteers before them. I am particularly grateful to the men and women being sworn in and recommitting their service today in Augusta. Our state and our nation are better for your service."