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During late 2019 and much of 2020, the Lifetime Award was "under review". Volunteers who reached the required 4,000 hours of service were unable to receive the Lifetime Achievement award during that time. In 2021, the Lifetime Achievement Award was made available again, and the President Biden-issued congratulatory letter became available.
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, which administers the award, was established within the Corporation for National and Community Service through a 2003 executive order by President George W. Bush. [3] [4] The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) encourages citizens to live a life of service. The award is offered ...
In January 2002, President George W. Bush called upon all Americans to give two years or 4,000 hours of their lives to service. The Council was created to further this goal, encouraging Americans of all ages and backgrounds to become more engaged in civic activities.
For authorized uniformed service awards of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, visit “Awards and decorations of the Public Health Service" Assistant Secretary for Health's Exceptional Service Medal (can be awarded to a member of any uniformed service or a civilian) [ 20 ]
The Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886, sometimes abbreviated to PVSA, Passenger Services Act, or PSA, is a protectionist piece of United States legislation which came into force in 1886 relating to cabotage. It says that no foreign vessels may transport passengers between ports or places in the United States, either directly or by way of a ...
More than 10,000 adult volunteers dedicate thousands of hours to promoting a lifestyle of service. The Congressional Award is designed to bridge the gap between adolescence and adulthood. Working with adults is one way by which participants can achieve this.
On 2 August 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued its ruling on the Hours of Service litigation brought by the American Trucking Associations and Public Citizen. The Court upheld the 2011 Hours of Service regulations in all aspects except for the 30-minute break provision as it applies to short haul drivers.
Substantiating documentation, such as record of hours contributed, letters or certificates from activity supervisors, or other proof of the service member's volunteer services may be attached as enclosures to the recommendation. The MOVSM cannot be awarded more than once during a given duty assignment or tour of duty.