[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 194 (Monday, December 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING PAT FREEMAN'S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 10, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
guidance and outstanding leadership Mrs. Pat Freeman has brought to 
senior adults in 13 Northeast Georgia counties.
  Recently, the Legacy Link board recognized Mrs. Freeman for her 
outstanding work and dedication, as founder and Chief Executive 
Officer, for over 20 years. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award 
on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the agency's Thanksgiving luncheon.
  In 1997, Mrs. Freeman created the nonprofit Legacy Link Area Agency 
on Aging with four employees. Since then she has been assisting the 
aging population of our region by offering wellness programs, 
employment training, Medicare counseling, grant applications, and 
counseling for grandparents who are primary caregivers for their 
grandchildren. Mrs. Freeman's team has grown to include more than 100 
employees.
  Legacy Link serves roughly 1,300 people, and its overarching goal is 
to allow seniors to live comfortably in their own homes as long as 
possible. In addition, Legacy Link also advocates for quality care for 
seniors who live in nursing care facilities.
  My mother worked for Legacy Link, so I share in understanding the 
hard work, dedication, and the importance of their mission. I celebrate 
Mrs. Freeman's devotion to our senior adults and wish her the best as 
she transitions to working part-time.

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