[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 90 (Thursday, July 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY COHEN

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2000

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Orange County's senior 
citizens it is my distinct honor to pay tribute to a great leader, my 
friend, Shirley Cohen. On June 30 of this year, Shirley retired from 
the Feedback Foundation at the age of 81. However, for anyone who knows 
Shirley retirement is not the accurate word. Shirley is merely 
transitioning from Feedback to become a full time political activist.
  In the more than 23 years since Shirley founded Feedback it has 
served more than twenty million meals to frail elderly in their homes 
as well as to active elders who come daily to senior centers and 
community centers throughout the County. Shirley's outstanding work in 
Orange County has been recognized at the state and national level. 
Shirley has served with distinction as the President of the California 
Association of Nutrition Directors. She is also the founder of the 
group which is now the National Association of Nutrition and Aging 
Services Programs.
  Shirley Cohen is a unique individual. She is creative, committed and 
deeply compassionate about the needs of seniors. She is often called 
upon by policy makers at all levels to help develop measures that will 
provide home and community services for seniors.
  In 1995 Shirley was invited to join the White House's Conference on 
Aging staff. During her service to the White House Conference she made 
important, enduring contributions to the resolutions that were adopted 
and have since become the foundation for the aging policy during this 
decade.
  There are few words to fully describe Shirley Cohen. I do know one--
indefatigable. Shirley works all the time for Feedback in the community 
at meetings and forums. She is more than just a friendly face--she is 
force for positive change.
  The people of Orange County and especially our senior citizens have 
had a tireless friend and advocate with Shirley Cohen. I know I will 
still see Shirley around town or hear from her on some important 
legislative issue at any time.
  The Orange County Board of Supervisors recently passed a Resolution 
honoring Shirley Cohen.
  Shirley Cohen epitomizes our definition of a great public servant and 
a wonderful productive resource as a senior citizen. I am very pleased 
to pay tribute to her today.

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