President. today I am proud to note the accomplishments of the International Rescue Committee of New York. This week the International Rescue Committee was awarded the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. in recognition of its relief and resettlement services to millions of refugees. In presenting the award to John C. Whitehead. chairman of the IRC Board. former President Jimmy Carter said. "This year. the Hilton Foundation has fulfilled a vital need in bringing the refugee issue. one that is often overlooked or ignored. to the forefront by honoring the International Rescue Committee." The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation created the annual award to recognize outstanding efforts by the best American charitable organization engaged in combating "famine. war. disease. human affliction and mans inhumanity to man." IRC was selected to receive the award by a prestigious international jury that included Dr. C.
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