For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 18, 2006
President Thanks Faith-Based Director Jim Towey for His Service
Jim Towey is a dedicated public servant who has served as a vital
member of my Administration for more than four years. Under his
leadership, the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives has
applied the compassion of America to help solve some of our most
challenging problems. His office has held 23 conferences around the
country, assisting tens of thousands among America's "armies of
compassion." Eleven Federal departments and agencies now have Centers
for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives that are building upon and
expanding their good works in neighborhoods across the country.
Throughout his life, Jim has worked for Democrats and Republicans as
an advocate for those in need. He served as Mother Teresa's legal
counsel for many years. His work on behalf of the poor and the sick has
improved lives. I admire Jim for his compassion, his faith, and his
sense of humor. He is a man of great integrity, and I thank him for his
service. Laura and I wish Jim, Mary, and the Towey family all the best.
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