[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO LEO SLATUS

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                            HON. HERB KLEIN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 1994

  Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to honor Mr. Leo Slatus, 
health advocate for Essex County, NJ.
  After retiring in 1981, Mr. Slatus enrolled at Bloomfield College 
majoring in sociology. Not only did he complete his degree, but he then 
received a certificate from the gerontology department at Seton Hall 
University and also took courses in counseling and guidance at 
Montclair State College.
  During his studies, he became associated with Neal Clarke of Essex 
County Senior Service. Soon after, he began a 2-year period with the 
Nursing Home Advocacy Program. In 1983, he attended a Medicare seminar 
sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons. Subsequently, 
he initiated the Senior Service Corps benefits counseling program. 
Through this effort, he assisted many seniors by explaining the 
procedures and options available to them.
  In 1987, the State of New Jersey authorized the Senior Health 
Insurance Program for all 21 New Jersey counties. This legislation was 
modeled on Mr. Slatus' program that he created in Essex County. Also 
that year, he became SHIP coordinator in Essex County and he supervised 
60 volunteers.
  For his outstanding service to the community, Mr. Slatus received the 
HCFA Beneficiary Services Certificate of Merit Award at a special 
ceremony hosted by the Health Care Financing Administration in 
Baltimore.
  I am very proud to ask my colleagues to join with me in honoring Mr. 
Slatus for the assistance he has given to thousands of seniors.

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