[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 136 (Thursday, October 11, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1854]
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                  IN HONOR OF SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCES

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 11, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Senior Citizen 
Resources on its 30th anniversary of service to seniors residing in 
Cleveland's Old Brooklyn community.
  Organized in 1971 as an activity center for the Cuyahoga Metropolitan 
Housing Authority Crestview Estates in the community of Old Brooklyn, 
Ohio, Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) quickly began expansion to better 
serve the entire community. Outreach began when the agency was awarded 
a nutrition grant to serve 150 people. Before this time there were 
virtually no services for the elderly in Old Brooklyn, and now SCR is 
the sole provider of services to over 6,200 seniors.
  Senior Citizen Resources has long strived to, as their mission reads, 
extend independent living for elderly people residing in the Old 
Brooklyn area as long as they are physically and mentally able to live 
independently. To fulfill this goal, SCR has implemented programs and 
services in countless areas, including: nutrition, transportation, 
social services, and more. A staff of only 25 dedicated individuals 
administer these worthwhile programs while over 3,000 people utilize 
the activities.
  One of the most utilized services is the Volunteer program of Senior 
Citizen Resources. Over 350 seniors provide volunteer work for over 30 
Social Service Agencies in Cuyahoga County. These seniors contribute an 
average of 41,000 hours of service per year. Their dedication to the 
well-being of the community is staggering, and their commitment to 
serve their town is inspiring.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring such a worthwhile agency, 
Senior Citizen Resources, that has served so selflessly the Old 
Brooklyn community in northeast Ohio. The staff has shown incredible 
dedication and heart to the entire community.

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