PHOTO: Blunt Inducted into Voices for National Service's Inaugural Hall of Fame
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) delivers remarks after being inducted into
inaugural Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON –
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) was honored for his strong support of
national service programs by being inducted into Voices for National Service’s
inaugural Hall of Fame.
“From supporting teachers in the classroom and providing
additional one-on-one help for students, to responding at a moment’s notice to
natural disasters and remaining to aid in recovery efforts, AmeriCorps and
Senior Corps change the lives of the people they serve,” said Blunt. “And many times, these experiences positively impact
the AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members themselves, inspiring them to continue
serving as educators, policymakers, and community leaders. I’ve seen firsthand
what a positive impact service programs have not only in Missouri but across
the nation. Investing in AmeriCorps and Senior Corps is one of the best
investments we can make in our country’s future.”
“Senator Blunt understands the transformative impact that
national service programs can have on the ground, stretching the federal dollar
to cultivate matching support, maximize impact and place citizens at the center
of solving local challenges,” said
AnnMaura Connolly, President of Voices for National Service. “As a leader in
the Senate, he has worked to ensure the national service remains a priority and
he has increased funding for AmeriCorps and Senior Corps. In recognition of his
leadership and significant contributions, Voices for National Service is
honored to induct him into our inaugural National Service Hall of Fame.”
As Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor,
Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), Blunt increased
resources for the Corporation for National and Community Service, including
$428.5 million for AmeriCorps grants and $221 million for Senior Corps.