McKenna Long & Aldridge Sponsors Points of Light Institute Tribute to President George H. W. Bush

March 21, 2011 - PRLog -- WASHINGTON — McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) announced today that it is a sponsor of Points of Light Institute’s Tribute event scheduled for this evening at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.  The event will honor former President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush for their leadership in founding and advancing the modern-day service movement.  Former President and honorary co-chair Bill Clinton will be joined by former President and Mrs. George W. Bush and former President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter for an evening that will highlight President Bush's legacy as well as the critical role that voluntary service plays in overcoming the challenges our families, communities and the nation face in the 21st century.  

“McKenna Long & Aldridge is proud to serve as a ‘Point of Light’ sponsor of this momentous event,” said Jeff Haidet, MLA chairman and Points of Light Institute board member.  “President and Mrs. Bush exemplify the unwavering commitment to community service that is ingrained in our firm culture as well and we are honored to celebrate their impact on voluntary service.”

“MLA is pleased to provide pro bono legal services to advance the mission of Points of Light Institute,” Haidet added.  “Our pro bono support demonstrates our strong belief in the importance of civic engagement and individual empowerment through community service – a belief exemplified in the important activities of POLI.”

Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The Institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem-solving. It is organized to innovate, incubate and activate new ideas that help people act upon their power to make a difference. To that end, Points of Light operates several dynamic business units that help it fulfill its mission: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator, along with AmeriCorps Alums and generationOn, its new global youth service division.  For more information, go to http://www.pointsoflight.org.

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