‘The year 2015 will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Citizens Democracy Corps. As we approach that milestone, I take the ‘opportunity to congratulate Deirdre White, the Board of Directors, and the entire staff of PYXERA Global for your achievements and your enduring ‘commitment to the important mission of the CDC. During the past quarter century, thousands of volunteers and staff have brought to life the vision of mobilizing American men and women to deliver their know-how, experience, and can-do spirit in support of economic and political reform in Central and Eastem Europe. PYXERA Global, following in the footsteps of its predecessors, is working to continue expansion of CDC’s mission by implementing innovative ‘approaches to promoting entrepreneurships, small and medium size ‘business, and private sector economies. We Bushes thank the thousands of men and women who have served as Volunteer Advisors, the members of the MBA Enterprise Corps, the ‘growing number of those serving through MBAs Without Borders, and the employees of leading corporations that team up to deliver cutting-edge knowledge and expertise, Finally, two special nods — one to the board members from both the private and public sectors who have provided their wisdom and leadership, and the other to the many staff members who have served on five continents during the past twenty-five years. Working together, your team’s dedication to innovation has brought true and lasting change to untold numbers of individuals and economies around the world; and I am confident that same ingenious spirit will propel your continued growth for many years to come. Sincerely, Za