[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1464 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1464

 Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 18, 2008

  Mr. George Miller of California submitted the following resolution; 
       which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.

Whereas AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with over 40 million 
        members that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people 50 
        and over as they age;
Whereas AARP was founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired educator from 
        California, around the principles of promoting independence, dignity and 
        purpose for older Americans and encouraging current and future 
        generations ``To Serve, not to be served'';
Whereas AARP's vision is ``A society in which everyone ages with dignity and 
        purpose and in which AARP helps people fulfill their goals and dreams'';
Whereas AARP's mission is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as 
        we age, leading positive social change and delivering value to members 
        through information, advocacy, and service;
Whereas AARP's nonpartisan advocacy activities help millions of individuals 
        participate in the Nation's legislative, judicial, and administrative 
        processes;
Whereas AARP is a trusted source of reliable information on health, financial 
        security, and other important issues of the 50+ population;
Whereas AARP provides an opportunity for volunteerism and service for its 
        millions of members to better their families, communities, and the 
        Nation;
Whereas AARP Services is a leader in the marketplace by being a force 
        influencing companies to offer new and better services for AARP's 
        members;
Whereas AARP Foundation, its philanthropic arm, delivers information, education, 
        and direct service program to the most vulnerable age 50+ Americans;
Whereas AARP Foundation's Tax Aide, the Nation's largest, free, volunteer-run 
        tax preparation program has helped over 40 million low- and middle-
        income taxpayers;
Whereas AARP Foundation's job placement program has helped over 400,000 low-
        income older Americans find jobs, giving them purpose and dignity;
Whereas AARP's Driver Safety Program has helped over 10 million old drivers 
        sharpen their driving skills; and
Whereas, in 2008, its 50th anniversary, AARP renews its commitment to improving 
        the quality of life for all older Americans and helping people of all 
        generations fulfill their goals and dreams: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and commends 
AARP for 50 years of outstanding service, promoting the lives and 
retirement security of older persons age 50 and older, and to future 
generations for aging Americans.
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