[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 68 (Monday, April 28, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S3440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SENIORS' RESOURCE CENTER

 Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I wish to honor the 30th 
anniversary of the Seniors' Resource Center, SRC, in Jefferson County, 
CO. For three decades, the SRC has delivered critical services to the 
aging and disabled communities in the Denver metropolitan area through 
a variety of innovative programs. I salute Jon Zabawa, president and 
CEO of SRC, his staff, and the many volunteers who have made the Center 
what it is today.
  From its inception as an extension of the Jefferson County Retired 
and Senior Volunteer Program, tasked with providing transportation 
assistance to the elderly, SRC has consistently received awards and 
acknowledgements for its terrific services. The National Council on 
Aging has named SRC one of its five Best Practices Organizations. The 
National Senior Citizen Education and Research Center has recognized 
SRC for ``outstanding performance in the Senior Aide Program and in 
enrollment, budget management, and placement.'' In 2002, SRC was the 
Colorado Association of Transit Agencies' Mid Transportation System of 
the Year. In 2004, they were the winners of the Community 
Transportation Association of America and the Beverly Foundation's 
``Search for Innovation in Senior Transportation Award.'' Most 
recently, the center won the first-ever Non-Profit of the Year Award 
from the West Chamber of Commerce.
  Over the last 30 years, SRC has worked to steadily improve and expand 
its programs. The organization has grown beyond Jefferson County to 10 
other metropolitan counties. Today, more than 100,000 Colorado citizens 
have access to SRC's services, including adult day and respite 
services, in-home care, transportation, care management, referrals to 
community partners, and job training programs.
  In the year 2010, there will be more than 770,000 seniors age 60 and 
over in Colorado, making organizations such as the SRC even more vital 
to the health of our communities. I am very proud of SRC's work, and I 
look forward to several more decades of their service to the 
community.

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