[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 53 (Thursday, May 5, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE OLDTIMERS FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES 
                      AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 1994

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and honor that 
I rise today to recognize the significant contributions of the 
Oldtimers Foundation of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties on the 
occasion of their 30th anniversary.
  Established in 1964, the Oldtimers Foundation provides an enjoyable 
and productive livelihood for seniors and disabled persons by improving 
their physical, psychological, and social well-being. The foundation, 
by preventing isolation through the creation of a social network of 
seniors, makes it possible for seniors and disabled persons to maximize 
their levels of personal dignity and independence within their 
community.
  The Oldtimers Foundation's caring volunteers and employees offer a 
variety of programs to assist seniors and disabled citizens. The 
foundation maintains a low-cost housing community with easy access to 
recreation centers and shopping districts. Foundation members provide 
free transportation to and from shopping areas, medical centers, and 
private homes. They serve and deliver over 750,000 well-balanced meals 
a year to 17 nutrition sites for those unable to shop or cook for 
themselves. The foundation also offers home maintenance services such 
as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and auto repairs.
  Through the excellent and positive work of the Oldtimers Foundation, 
the spirit of voluntarism is alive and well in our communities. I wish 
the Oldtimers Foundation continued success in making the world a better 
place to live for our senior citizens and disabled persons.

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