[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 666 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 666

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 18 (legislative day, September 17), 2008

  Mr. Roberts (for himself, Mr. Salazar, Ms. Collins, Mr. Lugar, Mrs. 
 Dole, Mr. Specter, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Hagel, 
    Mr. Smith, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Byrd, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. 
     Bingaman, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. 
Whitehouse, Mr. Casey, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Levin, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Landrieu, 
Mr. Kerry, Mr. Harkin, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Nelson of Florida, 
Mr. Bond, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Craig, and Mr. Baucus) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

           September 26 (legislative day, September 17), 2008

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


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

Whereas AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with more than 40,000,000 
        members that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people who 
        are 50 years of age or older;
Whereas Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired educator from California, founded AARP in 
        1958 to promote independence, dignity, and purpose for older people in 
        the United States and to encourage current and future generations ``to 
        serve, not to be served'';
Whereas the vision of AARP is ``a society in which everyone ages with dignity 
        and purpose and in which AARP helps people fulfill their goals and 
        dreams'';
Whereas the mission of AARP is to enhance the quality of life of all people as 
        they age, to promote positive social change, and to deliver value to its 
        members through information, advocacy, and service;
Whereas the nonpartisan advocacy activities of AARP help millions of people 
        participate in the legislative, judicial, and administrative processes 
        of the United States;
Whereas AARP is a trusted source of reliable information on health, financial 
        security, and other issues important to people 50 years of age and 
        older;
Whereas AARP provides an opportunity for volunteerism and service so that its 
        millions of members can better their families, communities, and the 
        Nation;
Whereas AARP Services has become a leader in the marketplace by influencing 
        companies to offer new and better services for the members of AARP;
Whereas AARP Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AARP, delivers information, 
        education, and direct service programs to the most vulnerable people in 
        the United States aged 50 and over;
Whereas the job placement program of AARP Foundation has helped more than 
        400,000 low-income older people in the United States find jobs, 
        contributing to their sense of purpose and dignity;
Whereas the Driver Safety Program of AARP has helped more than 10,000,000 older 
        drivers sharpen their driving skills;
Whereas 2008 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP; and
Whereas, in honor of its 50th anniversary, AARP renewed its commitment to 
        improving the quality of life for all older people in the United States 
        and helping people of all generations fulfill their goals and dreams: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends AARP for 50 years of outstanding service to 
        people aged 50 and older; and
            (2) recognizes AARP's commitment to serving future 
        generations.
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