[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E851]
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                   IN HONOR OF OLDER AMERICAN'S MONTH

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 1997

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to announce that the month of 
May has been designated Older American's Month. The 335 senior centers 
in New York City will join with over 10,000 senior centers nationally 
and the Council on Senior Centers and Services in coordinating the 
Older American's Month celebration in New York City.
  Senior centers and programs are vital in meeting the educational and 
social needs of our Nation's seniors. Centers provide a sense of 
community and fellowship necessary for seniors often living alone. 
Senior programs add immeasurably to the quality of life as well as 
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 month Older American's Month, we are acknowledging the 
vital work that goes on every day to create safe havens and nurturing 
environments for seniors. I know all my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives will join me in applauding their efforts and wishing 
all our seniors centers many more years of success.

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