[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E855]
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                  HONORING NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER WEEK

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                            HON. JEB BRADLEY

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2006

  Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to senior centers across New Hampshire during National Senior 
Center Week, which is May 15th through May 19th.
  This year's theme is ``Senior Centers--Our Community Investment.'' 
And an investment it is--senior centers provide a focal point for older 
Americans to access services, meet new People, and find ways to serve 
their communities. These centers offer invaluable services including 
employment assistance, health and wellness programs, transportation 
services, networking opportunities, and meal and nutrition programs, 
among others. They also introduce seniors to new technology through 
computer classes and Internet training.
  In New Hampshire, there are approximately 45 senior centers across 
the State, including some in rural areas. I am fortunate to have had 
the opportunity to visit several of them, as well as a number of senior 
housing complexes and nursing homes. The seniors who visit these 
centers have a lifetime of experiences to share with others, and I 
enjoy hearing their stories. Many have answered the call to service: 
they serve as Foster Grandparents in schools, mentoring at-risk youth; 
others deliver meals to home-bound senior citizens; and many others 
serve their local communities by holding public office.
  Each year in May, during Older Americans Month, we honor senior 
citizens for their contributions to our communities, which make them 
better places to live, work and raise a family. By continuing to 
provide programs that assist and educate older Americans, we can help 
them live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. I thank all of 
the volunteers and staff members at the senior centers around New 
Hampshire for their dedication to our Nation's older Americans.

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