[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 61 (Tuesday, May 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E802]
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                         OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

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                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2002

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on behalf of a 
resolution I introduced to honor and recognize older Americans who 
continue to contribute valued work experience to their home 
communities. As you know, May is Older Americans Month, and as such it 
provides us with a perfect opportunity to reflect on the contributions 
of all of our nation's older Americans. I have been fortunate in my 
career to have a successful working relationship with the Experience 
Works organization, formerly known as Green Thumb, which has a Staffing 
Service office located in my Congressional district. I have seen the 
great work they accomplish in encouraging senior citizens to stay 
active and involved in their communities by continuing to work or 
simply by mentoring younger workers. Therefore, I have introduced a 
resolution, H. Res. 407, to recognize these contributions of effort and 
active involvement on the part of our older Americans. It is a pleasure 
to honor America's seniors this month for their continued interest and 
enthusiasm in contributing to the American workforce. I urge my 
distinguished colleagues to support H. Res. 407 to honor our hard 
working older Americans.

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