[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 66 (Monday, May 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E953]
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                      MILESTONES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 1997

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the monthly publication 
Milestones as it marks its 10th anniversary as the premier publication 
for senior citizens in the Philadelphia region.
  It is hard to believe that 10 years have passed since I first 
applauded the Milestones staff for having the vision to launch the 
first newspaper in the Philadelphia region which addresses the special 
needs, concerns, and interests of older Americans.
  I was a junior Congressman, watching and learning from my esteemed 
colleague, the late Claude Pepper of Florida. As a staunch senior 
advocate, Congressman Pepper recognized the rights of retirees and 
senior citizens,and their need to have those rights protected and 
defended.
  In many ways, Milestones became one of Congressman Pepper's early 
pioneers by heightening our awareness of senior citizens' issues. By 
seeing the needs of seniors, hearing their concerns and providing the 
outlet for them to share their ideas and opinions with other seniors, 
Milestones became the eyes, ears, and voice of the senior community.
  Ten years later, Milestones maintains its unique position as a 
valuable information and communications source to this large and 
powerful segment of people in the Philadelphia area.
  As the second oldest State, by population, in the country, 
Pennsylvania's senior citizen voice is powerful and strong. The 
Philadelphia region alone has one of the highest concentrations of 
older Americans in the country. One out of every five constituents in 
my congressional district is over the age of 65. This constituency is 
active, articulate, and passionately vocal about the issues affecting 
their lives.
  Milestones has not only been their outlet for expressing opinions on 
issues like Medicare, Social Security, and health and long-term care 
concerns, but Milestones serves as a monitor of elected officials, 
informing readers about our positions and voting record with regard to 
seniors issues.
  As a result, Milestones plays an important role in accurately 
portraying the senior community as the intelligent, active, unified, 
and legislatively powerful group it is. In doing so, Milestone helps 
dispel the stereotypes of older Americans--a positive and healthy 
reminder to people of all ages.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to represent in Congress a large 
number of men and women who read and contribute to this paper which is 
so valuable to the entire senior community. I ask you and my colleagues 
to support this commendation and congratulate Milestone on achieving 
its own 10-year milestone.

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