[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 23 (Monday, February 13, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ELDERLY ON ITS 
                         TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 13, 2012

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Greater Rochester 
Area Partnership for the Elderly. For twenty years, this community 
organization has directly and indirectly enhanced and enriched the 
lives of senior citizens in Western New York State. It brings together 
professionals, volunteers, and students who work with the aged in order 
to improve to ensure contemporary education, quality and implementation 
of services and support provided to senior citizens. The organization 
holds monthly workshops and programs which have had a positive impact 
for two decades on those who work with the elderly. Issues such as 
health care coordination, housing and residential issues, home health 
care, financial concerns, transportation, social life, emergency 
services, food and nutrition, senior volunteer options, and many others 
are regularly discussed and areas for cooperation and improvement are 
identified. The result is a better life for senior citizens. We 
celebrate the milestone of twenty years of effective service and 
advocacy and look forward to many more. It is with great pride that we 
recognize the achievements of the Greater Rochester Area Partnership 
for the Elderly and the dedicated professionals who advance the cause 
of quality of life for our senior citizens.

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