[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE PEAK CENTER OF LANSDALE, PENNSYLVANIA

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                        HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2008

  Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
The Peak Center of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, for receiving National 
Institute of Senior Centers accreditation. Of the 15,000 senior centers 
in America, The PEAK Center is one of only 153 senior centers to 
receive this high honor, bestowed by the National Institute of Senior 
Centers, a constituent unit of the National Council on Aging.
  The National Institute of Senior Centers mark of accreditation 
demonstrates the PEAK Center's outstanding service and commitment to 
seniors who live in the North Penn region of my district. As part of 
the accreditation process, staff evaluated their current programs and 
developed a 3-year strategic plan that will facilitate the development 
of additional programs and services. Accreditation demonstrates the 
Peak Center's outstanding leadership and commitment to continuing their 
tradition of developing quality programs and services for adults.
  The Peak Center's mission is to support wellness and quality of life 
for adults over 55 years of age and promote their participation in all 
aspects of community life. The staff of the PEAK Center works 
diligently to maintain the center as a hub of learning and activity in 
the community. The center has year-round programs that engage adults in 
lifelong learning pursuits, some in cooperation with local corporations 
and civic groups. Programs include aerobics, studio art, health 
screening, computer training, and the ``Senior Environment Corps.'' I 
have been pleased to recognize the Peak Center's active participation 
in the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
PEAK Center on receiving National Institute of Senior Centers 
accreditation and wishing this important organization many more years 
of success.

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