[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 54 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E643]
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          NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK IN CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2001

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, the population of Americans 
residing in our nation's nursing home facilities today represents two 
generations of citizens who worked hard to build the strong and 
prosperous society we now enjoy. These are the generations of our 
parents and grandparents; our neighbors and friends.
  I am proud to say the residents of long-term care facilities in 
Georgia's Seventh District will be recognized during National Nursing 
Home Week, an annual event celebrated at Starcrest Long-Term Care 
Facility in Cartersville, Georgia.
  During the week of May 13, 2001, the community of Cartersville will 
honor those citizens residing in nursing facilities with festivities, 
including a Community Beautification Project and a family and friends 
reception. The celebration's theme, ``Love is Ageless,'' embodies the 
overarching goal of National Nursing Home Week: to increase awareness 
and appreciation of these very special citizens.
  National Nursing Home Week at Cartersville's Starcrest Long-Term Care 
Facility is an event designed to give back to those Georgians who have 
already given mightily for two generations. I join in recognizing this 
exceptional community celebration.

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