[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1059]
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                      NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER WEEK

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 17, 1995
  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to announce that the week of 
May 14-21, 1995, has been designated National Senior Center Week. The 
335 senior centers in New York City will join with the over 10,000 
senior centers nationally and the National Council on Aging's National 
Institute of Senior Centers as sponsors of the week. The Council of 
Senior Centers and Services is coordinating the Senior Center Week 
Celebration in New York City.
  In addition to the importance of providing meals for seniors living 
on tight budgets, senior centers are vital meeting places that serve 
the educational and social needs of our Nation's seniors. The sense of 
community experienced by an isolated older person of any income level 
or as a place to proudly bring younger family members adds immeasurably 
to the quality of life and emotional and physical well-being. I also 
know the value of senior centers from personal experience--they were a 
great benefit to my grandparents.
  By naming this week National Senior Center Week, we are acknowledging 
the vital work that goes on every day to create a safe haven for 
seniors. I know all my colleagues in the House of Representatives will 
join me in applauding their efforts and wishing all our senior centers 
many more years of success.


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