[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 234 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 234

Recognizing the contribution of older persons to their communities and 
   commending the work of organizations that participate in programs 
assisting older persons and that promote the goals of the International 
                         Year of Older Persons.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 19, 1999

Mr. Bayh (for himself, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Burns, Mr. Reed, 
        Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Durbin, 
        Mr. Bryan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Smith of Oregon, Mr. 
        Reid, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Cochran, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. 
        Johnson, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Cleland, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Specter, Ms. 
        Landrieu, Mr. Wellstone, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Kerry, Mr. DeWine, Mr. 
        Lieberman, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Robb, Mr. 
        Inouye, Mrs. Boxer, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Torricelli, Mr. 
        Schumer, Mr. Graham, Mr. Feingold, and Mrs. Feinstein) 
        submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the contribution of older persons to their communities and 
   commending the work of organizations that participate in programs 
assisting older persons and that promote the goals of the International 
                         Year of Older Persons.

Whereas the United Nations has proclaimed that 1999 is the International Year of 
        Older Persons;
Whereas the theme of the International Year of Older Persons, ``towards a 
        society for all ages'', recognizes that--
            (1) longevity depends upon all stages of the life cycle; and
            (2) successful aging is a product of long-term, life-long decisions;
Whereas the principles promoted by the International Year of Older Persons 
        assist in the development of a society for all ages, including 
        independence, participation, care, self-fulfillment, and dignity;
Whereas the goals of the International Year of Older Persons are--
            (1) to increase awareness about aging within countries and across 
        national boundaries; and
            (2) to formulate policies and programs that promote the well-being 
        of older persons;
Whereas organizations and individuals in the United States have worked hard to 
        address problems facing older adults and to promote the participation of 
        older adults in all aspects of society;
Whereas these organizations have taken action independently and in concert with 
        others to promote the goals of the International Year of Older Persons 
        through programs that promote--
            (1) retirement preparation for baby boomers;
            (2) intergenerational activities;
            (3) new images of aging that recognize the increased productivity of 
        older adults; and
            (4) planning for the future; and
Whereas the diversity of America's older population deserves to be recognized, 
        including the most vulnerable and frail elderly in need of a range of 
        services, as well as older persons who contribute to their communities 
        by being employers, employees, and volunteers: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the contribution of older persons to their 
        communities; and
            (2) commends the work of organizations that--
                    (A) participate in programs assisting older 
                persons; and
                    (B) promote the goals of the International Year of 
                Older Persons.
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