[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E954]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           RECOGNIZING NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2011

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the nation's 
largest annual health promotion event for older Americans.
  The contributions and sacrifices made by the senior citizen community 
are invaluable. Some have proudly served our country overseas and 
abroad. Others, through their ingenuity and innovations, have paved the 
way for the United States' leadership in technology. They are the very 
foundation of this country's evolution.
  By the year 2030, approximately one in five U.S. residents will be a 
member of the senior citizen community and we must ensure that our 
seniors will have access to resources that will aide them in living 
strong and healthy lives.
  Today, I'm proud to partner with the H. Louis Lake Senior Center, 
Acacia Adult Day Services and Community SeniorServ to host the National 
Senior Health and Fitness Day in my district.
  In celebration of this important day, seniors in my district will 
have access to free fitness classes, healthy foods cooking 
demonstrations and brain stimulating exercises.
  In honor of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, I encourage all 
our seniors to join in on the exciting activities taking place 
throughout our respective communities and to stay active physically, 
mentally and spiritually.

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