[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 18 (Friday, February 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA 
                      PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ELDERLY

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                         HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 3, 2012

  Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 20th 
anniversary of the Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly 
(GRAPE).
  GRAPE works to provide networking, education, and advocacy on behalf 
of the elderly population and has been very successful. Today, GRAPE 
has 300 members from over 200 agencies and organizations throughout the 
greater Rochester area.
  GRAPE is a non-profit organization that consists of professionals, 
students, and volunteers; citizens who are dedicated to caring for our 
elderly population. The group has not only personally assisted those in 
need, but has also produced a landmark health care publication: the 
Professionals Guide to Elder Services. This guide is the most current, 
accurate, and up-to-date listing of elder services in the greater 
Rochester area and has been of great assistance to healthcare 
professionals throughout upstate New York.
  I thank everyone involved with the Greater Rochester Area Partnership 
of the Elderly for their committed service to the elderly community. 
GRAPE's success is due to their efforts and I applaud their dedication.

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