[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 182 (Thursday, November 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING VIVECA LOHR

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2019

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Viveca Lohr for 
her 33 years of service to Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, 
including 32 years as Executive Director. The 20th Congressional 
District of California appreciates Viveca Lohr's dedication to her 
community on the central coast of California and the great efforts she 
has made to serve seniors and disabled adults on the Monterey 
Peninsula.
   Viveca Lohr began her work with Meals on Wheels of the Monterey 
Peninsula in November of 1986 and quickly became a leader in the 
organization, rising to Assistant Executive Director in May of 1987 and 
Executive Director in November of 1987. Ms. Lohr now oversees the day-
to-day operations of this critically important organization that 
strives to promote the well-being and independence of clients on the 
Monterey Peninsula by providing home-delivered meals, welfare checks, 
and group meals. During her 32 years as Executive Director, Ms. Lohr 
has overseen the Meals on Wheels Home Delivered Meals Program as it has 
grown to deliver over 190,000 meals annually to more than 500 homebound 
clients who cannot shop or cook for themselves.
   Viveca Lohr has worked with a tireless team of staff, Board Members, 
and volunteers who make this critical service possible. Through 
generous donations and fundraising events in the community on the 
Central Coast, programs can be administered to guarantee the continued 
health and well-being of individuals who may not otherwise be able to 
remain independent without Meals on Wheels. The program not only serves 
food and conversation to its clients, but also provides more than 
20,000 hours of exercise, health, and enrichment classes at its 
headquarters, the Sally Griffin Learning Center, to promote and 
maintain healthy aging. This facility is named after the Meals on 
Wheels program's dedicated founder, Sally Judd Griffin.
   Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating 
and thanking Viveca Lohr for her 33 years of service and leadership on 
the central coast of California. Her tireless commitment to improving 
the lives of seniors and disabled adults in California's 20th 
Congressional District will not be forgotten, and her legacy in the 
community will certainly be long lasting. On behalf of Central Coast 
residents, I thank Ms. Lohr for her contribution to our community and 
wish her a long and healthy retirement.

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