[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S15115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 234--RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION OF OLDER PERSONS TO 
    THEIR COMMUNITIES AND COMMENDING THE WORK OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT 
 PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS ASSISTING OLDER PERSONS AND THAT PROMOTE THE 
            GOALS OF THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS

  Mr. BAYH (for himself, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Burns, Mr. Reed, 
Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Durbin, Mr. 
Bryan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Smith of Oregon, Mr. Reid, Mr. 
Edwards, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Cochran, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Johnson, Mr. 
Stevens, Mr. Cleland, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Specter, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. 
Wellstone, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Dewine, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Wyden, 
Mr. Enzi, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Robb, Mr. Inouye, Mrs. Boxer, Mrs. Lincoln, 
Mr. Dodd, Mr. Torricelli, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Graham, Mr. Feingold, and 
Mrs. Feinstein) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 234

       Whereas the United Nations has proclaimed that 1999 is the 
     International Year of Older Persons;
       Whereas the theme of the International Year of Older 
     Persons, ``towards a society for all ages'', recognizes 
     that--
       (1) longevity depends upon all stages of the life cycle; 
     and
       (2) successful aging is a product of long-term, life-long 
     decisions;
       Whereas the principles promoted by the International Year 
     of Older Persons assist in the development of a society for 
     all ages, including independence, participation, care, self-
     fulfillment, and dignity;
       Whereas the goals of the International Year of Older 
     Persons are--
       (1) to increase awareness about aging within countries and 
     across national boundaries; and
       (2) to formulate policies and programs that promote the 
     well-being of older persons;
       Whereas organizations and individuals in the United States 
     have worked hard to address problems facing older adults and 
     to promote the participation of older adults in all aspects 
     of society;
       Whereas these organizations have taken action independently 
     and in concert with others to promote the goals of the 
     International Year of Older Persons through programs that 
     promote--
       (1) retirement preparation for baby boomers;
       (2) intergenerational activities;
       (3) new images of aging that recognize the increased 
     productivity of older adults; and
       (4) planning for the future; and
       Whereas the diversity of America's older population 
     deserves to be recognized, including the most vulnerable and 
     frail elderly in need of a range of services, as well as 
     older persons who contribute to their communities by being 
     employers, employees, and volunteers: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the contribution of older persons to their 
     communities; and
       (2) commends the work of organizations that--
       (A) participate in programs assisting older persons; and
       (B) promote the goals of the International Year of Older 
     Persons.

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