[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE OF THE DOELGER 
                       SENIOR CENTER OF DALY CITY

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2005

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to recognize the Doelger 
Senior Center of Daly City, California, located in my Congressional 
district, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary silver jubilee. 
Serving the elderly of Daly City, Doelger Senior Center enhances the 
quality of life and promotes wellness by providing social, educational 
and health services to all adults, ages fifty and older.
  In 1978, seniors had the vision of a senior center in Daly City. 
After 16 months of campaigning by wearing orange buttons, their hope 
for a center became a reality when Daly City and Thelma Doelger 
purchased a ``released'' school site, Abraham Lincoln School. Mrs. 
Doelger offered to share the cost of the school in memory of her late 
husband Henry, who had created the Westlake planned community. 
Following a year of fundraising and planning, move-in began at the new 
Doelger Senior Center. On November 1, 1980, Mayor Anthony Giammona 
dedicated the building and Edward M. King of Doelger Enterprises 
presented the building to the City of Daly City.
  Through its 25 years of service to the community, many members of the 
Doelger Senior Center have played an influential role in its successful 
and continual service to Daly City elders. President Emeritus Edward 
King founded the center along with board members Alfred Belotz and 
William Crocker. Beverly di Gregorio and Richard Slater also served on 
the board of founding directors.
  Today, Doelger Senior Center provides and delivers 50,000 meals to 
Lincoln Community Center and the homebound. Additionally, the center 
offers more than 100 different classes and programs. Both the young and 
the old enjoy center-sponsored activities, such as the Pre-independence 
party on July 3rd.
  Mr. Speaker, the Doelger Senior Center remains a vigorous, expanding, 
and exciting community organization. The Doelger Senior Center 
continuously stands as a community of care, entertainment, friendship, 
support, and education. I urge all my colleagues to join me in 
commending the Doelger Senior Center on the occasion of their 25th 
anniversary and wish its members continued success.




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