[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 51 (Tuesday, May 3, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: May 3, 1994]
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                   HONORING RIVERDALE SENIOR SERVICES

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 1994

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize 
today the 20th anniversary of Riverdale Senior Services, a vital and 
vigorous multiservice community agency located in my district.
  For two decades, Riverdale Senior Services has provided local elderly 
residents with a range of assistance programs. Currently, more than 
3,500 senior citizens take advantage of the center's services, where 
they can receive daily hot meals, attend classes and lectures, get 
assistance obtaining benefits and entitlements, and assist in operating 
the center. But even more than that, Riverdale Senior Services provides 
a place where senior citizens can maintain the dignity of independent 
living in the community.
  Many people deserve credit for guiding Riverdale Senior Services to 
its present position. From the days of founding president Julia 
Blumenthal to the stewardship of the current president, Dr. Johanna 
Oldrich, a series of dedicated professionals and volunteers have given 
their time and energy to assisting their elderly neighbors. They all 
deserve our thanks and appreciation.
  I also wish to commend the senior citizens who use Riverdale Senior 
Services, because it is their gratitude and vitality that are the 
source of energy driving the center's success. The lesson of these past 
20 years is that a community working together can accomplish great 
things. On behalf of my constituents, I thank everyone at Riverdale 
Senior Services for teaching us this lesson, and I extend my best 
wishes and support for your continued success.

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