III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 666 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 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

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.