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"From now on in America, any definition of a successful life must include serving others."
President George Bush June 22, 1989
President Bush has announced a new initiative directed at providing volun- teer liability protection to all Americans who give of themselves to help others. This initiative recognizes the chilling effect felt by many volunteers throughout the nation who fear they could be sued as a result of their volunteer efforts.
In keeping with the principles of Federalism, the President urges the lifting of this fear by adoption by the States of the following Model State Volunteer Service Act. This Act provides a fair balance between the right of a person to seek redress for injury and the right of an individual to volunteer without undue fear of litigation.
The Department of Justice is proud of its role in supporting the President in this vital initiative to assist those who assist others.
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