U.S. Congressman Tom Price presents the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Capt. Amie Toole, commander of 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, Georgia State Defense Force, following the Memorial Day service at the Marietta National Cemetery. (GSDF Photo by PFC Glenn Schley)

Marietta, GA – The Georgia State Defense Force 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade has been awarded the 2007 President’s Volunteer Service Award.

U.S. Congressman Tom Price presented the prestegious honor to Capt. Amie Toole, the unit’s commander, following the Memorial Day service at the Marietta National Cemetery during which the battalion handled security and traffic control.

The State Defense Force’s 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade has a long history of volunteer service on behalf of the citizens of Georgia. In 2007 the unit logged nearly 15,000 hours of volunteer service.

“In his 2002 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush created the USA Freedom Corps, and called on every American t

o make a lifelong commitment to volunteer services” explained Price. “The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups who have answered that call.

“America’s volunteers work to make our communities stronger and safer. GA State Defense Force should be especially proud of their volunteers who have made volunteer service a central part of their lives."

The Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, a group created by President Bush to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making to our Nation. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council comprises leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofits and volunteer service organizations, and community volunteering.

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