[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 60 (Wednesday, May 13, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4840-S4841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             NAN S. HUTCHINSON SENIOR HALL OF FAME HONOREES

 Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I am delighted to recognize and 
congratulate a group of exemplary citizens upon their induction into 
the 1998 Dr. Nan S. Hutchinson Senior Hall of Fame. These men and women 
have each given a great gift to their communities--they have given of 
themselves.
  Arnold Abbott, 73, works everyday to fulfill his self-appointed 
mission to feed and help the homeless on the streets of Broward County. 
He also organized a small, dedicated core of volunteers to assist him 
in finding clothes, counseling and living arrangements, and to reunite 
the homeless with their family members.
  Ruth Forbes, 76, began her work of community service in 1993 with the 
Area Agency on Aging's Advisory Council. In her time there, she has 
held the positions of Legislative Chair, Vice Chair, and Chairperson. 
In addition to improving the lives of those in her own age group, she 
also aids disadvantaged children.
  Arnold & Joann Lanner, 76 and 79, respectively, work with the ``I Am 
Somebody'' program at elementary schools. This program is aimed at 
increasing students' self esteem. In addition, they have raised over 
$120,000 for the Hepburn Center, an intergenerational, community-based 
organization that provides after-school care and organizes activities 
for the elderly.
  Evelyn Jones Lewis, 70, began her volunteer work when she was 
appointed to serve on the Florida Advisory Council on Aging. Since 
then, she has been active in urging Congress to pass legislation that 
would improve the ever-changing nutritional and transportation needs of 
the elderly.
  Claire F. Mitchel, 76, is truly an asset to the elderly community 
because she promotes acceptance and celebration of the aging process. 
She promotes these values in work with organizations like the Rape 
Crisis Center, Women in Distress and the Older Women's League.
  Estella Mae Moriarty, 62, exemplifies the true meaning of altruism by 
embracing foster-care children of all ages who have been abandoned, 
abused or neglected. Realizing that children need a permanent home in 
the developing stages of their lives, she co-founded the SOS Children's 
Village, which provides care and comfort for children in distress.
  Lily Ann Olfern, 68, is involved with a telephone service bank to 
build a public safety building. Thanks to her many hours on the phone, 
the new facility will be opening in Davie next year. She also bags toys 
for children on Christmas, feeds the homeless on Thanksgiving, and 
teaches senior citizens how to avoid various scam operations.
  Reuben Sperber, 90, came to Florida to retire. However, he has worked 
just as hard during his twenty years in this community as while he was 
in the workforce. Over the years, Reuben has served in his temple, 
given of his time at the Margate General Hospital, and become one of 
the most respected members of the Alzheimer's Family Center's Board of 
Directors.
  Jacob Statemann, 76, has dedicated his time to the Southeast Focal 
Point Senior Center in Hollywood for over 10 years. At the Center he 
has taught classes ranging from current events to foreign language, and 
he has never hesitated to organize holiday events or assist other 
classes that need help. He also leads a senior choral group at HUD 
housing.
  Ira Subin, 83, spends much of his time and efforts helping the Area 
Agency on Aging's Advisory Council plan social events and fundraisers. 
His advocacy for the Seniors for Seniors Dollar Drive, along with 
matching funds that the program has received from the state, has 
substantially increased the quality of services that the Area Agency on 
Aging can provide.
  Mr. President, all of these outstanding seniors have diligently and 
selflessly given of their time and energy to make Broward County a 
better place for all its residents. Florida is very fortunate to have 
these inspiring senior citizens who give so much to our communities. I 
congratulate them today

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and wish for them many more productive and healthy years.

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