[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 86 (Friday, June 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RETIRED CITIZENS MONTH IN ALABAMA

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 1998

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join Governor Fob James in 
recognition of Western Hills of North Alabama Advantage for Relocation 
and Retirement during Retired Citizens Month in Alabama.
  North Alabama is home to a significant number of retired citizens. 
Due to the beautiful natural environment and pleasant weather, people 
find North Alabama a comfortable place to retire. I commend the people 
at Western Hills for being fine ambassadors of the State of Alabama and 
improving the quality of life for all in our State.
  I would like to insert into the Record the Governor's proclamation in 
recognition of Retired Citizens Month in Alabama.

       Whereas, the Western Hills of North Alabama Advantage for 
     Relocation and Retirement is dedicated to the development of 
     a positive image of North Alabama; and
       Whereas, the Western Hills of North Alabama for Relocation 
     and Retirement promotes community activities, recreational 
     opportunities, historical sites, and many other unique 
     attractions that are indigenous to North Alabama so that more 
     of the nation's retirees will want to relocate to our great 
     state during their retirement years; and
       Whereas, retirees carry tremendous importance to the State 
     of Alabama, contributing greatly to our employment, economic 
     prosperity, and international trade relations; and
       Whereas, retirees not only contribute to our State through 
     financial means but through their sharing of a lifetime of 
     experience and knowledge that can be passed down to our 
     younger generations of Alabamians; and
       Whereas, the State of Alabama supports the Western Hills of 
     North Alabama Advantage for Relocation and Retirement for its 
     efforts to increase the numbers of retirees that relocate to 
     our state:
       Now therefore I, Fob James, Jr., Governor of the State of 
     Alabama, do hereby proclaim June 1998 as Retired Citizens 
     Month in Alabama, to further show our State's appreciation 
     for the retired population.
       March 18, 1998.

  Mr. Speaker, join me in recognizing June as Retired Citizens Month in 
Alabama.

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