[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 60 (Wednesday, April 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING AND RECOGNIZING MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

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                               speech of

                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 14, 2008

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise here today in support of a 
resolution honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals on Wheels 
Association of America, its member senior nutrition programs throughout 
the country, and their annual March for Meals campaigns.
  This resolution recognizes the important work Meals on Wheels does in 
preventing senior hunger and improving the quality of life for hundreds 
of thousands of our Nation's seniors. It also encourages Members of 
Congress to support their local senior nutrition programs by delivering 
meals to homebound seniors in a community within their district or 
State.
  The Meals on Wheels Association of America recently concluded its 
annual March for Meals campaign. March for Meals is a national campaign 
during the month of March to raise awareness of senior hunger and to 
encourage action on the part of local communities. The month of March 
was chosen because it was during this month the law was enacted that 
included senior meal programs in the Older Americans Act.
  An important part of March for Meals is Mayors for Meals Day, where 
mayors and elected officials from across the Nation deliver meals for 
their local Meals on Wheels programs. On March 19, 2008, a new record 
was set when 1,084 U.S. mayors and elected officials joined together to 
deliver meals to seniors.
  I have proudly participated in past Meals on Wheels Association of 
America's ``March for Meals'' events and witnessed first hand both the 
need for these important programs and the incredible dedication of 
their staff and volunteers. I encourage each of you to get involved 
with your local programs--whether you help prepare meals, deliver 
meals, or just join local seniors in enjoying their meals--your support 
can make a difference.
  I also encourage you to join me in supporting this resolution which 
will give the Meals on Wheels Association of America and its member 
programs the honor and recognition they so richly deserve.

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