[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E30]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           THE PALMER CENTER

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize The 
Palmer Center of Missouri's Sixth District. The Palmer Center is being 
honored by The National Institute for Senior Centers for meeting and 
exceeding the NISC standards of accreditation.
  Of the 11,000 senior centers in the country, only 126 senior centers 
are able to achieve accreditation. The Palmer Center is one of only two 
sites in all of Missouri to earn that lofty distinction. Throughout the 
year-long process to receive the accreditation, the NISC noted the 
Palmers Center's innovative partnerships with various organizations and 
businesses throughout the community, it's dynamic health and fitness 
programs, and The Palmer Center's exceptionally organized and 
professionally operated senior program. The NISC also made special note 
of the most important strength of The Palmer Center, it's committed and 
dedicated volunteer staff.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing The Palmer 
Center located in the Sixth District of Missouri. It is an amazing 
place with an outstanding group of people dedicated to making a daily 
impact on the proud seniors in Independence, MO and the whole of the 
Sixth District. I am honored to represent The Palmer Center in the 
United States Congress.

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