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<DIV> --Jenifer<BR><BR>--- On <B>Thu, 1/21/10, First Lady Michelle Obama <I><info@messages.whitehouse.gov></I></B> wrote:<BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Good morning,</DIV>
<DIV>For over 40 years, the President of the United States has awarded the Citizens Medal -- the second highest civilian honor in our nation -- to Americans who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens."</DIV>
<DIV>Now for the 2010 Citizen's Medal, the White House is opening up the process to include an exciting source of nominations: you. President Obama is inviting the American public to nominate candidates he should consider for the Presidential Citizens Medal -- truly making this an honor of, by, and for the American people.</DIV>
<DIV>Who has inspired you? Whose selfless dedication to service has touched your life or the lives of others?</DIV>
<DIV>Watch the President explain the program in this web video and then nominate an unsung hero from your community:</DIV>
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<DIV>Past winners of this prestigious honor have included respected public figures like Colin Powell, Bob Dole and Rosa Parks, as well as everyday heroes like Oseola McCarty, a washerwoman who left her entire life savings to establish a scholarship for students in need. As you can tell, the bar is set pretty high -- only a handful of nominees will be chosen, so be sure to read the criteria closely and make the best case you can for your nominee.</DIV>
<DIV>This year, the President will be looking for several qualities in the special few he honors: people who have demonstrated a commitment to service in their own community or in communities farther from home; who have helped their country or their fellow citizens through one or more extraordinary acts; whose service relates to a long-term or persistent problem; or whose service has had a sustained impact on others’ lives and provided inspiration for others to serve. While many Americans work every day to serve others, this year's Citizens Medal will specifically honor those who have shown exemplary service to help others outside of their normal jobs.</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="COLOR: #336699"><A title="Learn more" href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/citizensmedal/?e=26&ref=text" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Take a moment to nominate that everyday hero for the Presidential Citizens Medal and help honor his or her unwavering commitment to service.</A></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV>Nominations will be reviewed by White House staff. The most compelling of these nominations will be sent to the President for his final decision. Then late this spring, Citizens Medal recipients will be invited to receive their awards in a ceremony at the White House.</DIV>
<DIV>Thank you,</DIV>
<DIV>Michelle</DIV>
<DIV><BR>First Lady Michelle Obama<BR>The White House</DIV>
<DIV><BR>P.S. Right now we are only planning to keep the nominations process open for one week. <SPAN style="COLOR: #336699"><A title="Learn more" href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/citizensmedal/?e=26&ref=text2" target=_blank rel=nofollow>So don't miss your chance to recognize someone amazing from your community.</A></SPAN></DIV>
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