[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E869]
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                          HONORING SILVER KEY

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 3, 2021

  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the fiftieth 
anniversary of Silver Key, a non-profit organization in Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, whose mission is to support a healthy quality of 
life for seniors, allowing them to age safely with dignity and 
independence.
  Silver Key was founded in 1970 by Betsey Myers-Burroughs, Clifford 
King, and a group of concerned citizens who wished to improve the well-
being of older individuals in the Pikes Peak region. From extremely 
humble origins grew a Nursing Home Volunteer Program to help alleviate 
isolation and loneliness for elderly residents. Silver Key soon 
broadened its mission to assist seniors who desired to age in place, 
independently, in their homes.
  Thanks to visionary leadership, impassioned volunteers, dedicated 
staff, diverse funding sources, and the philanthropic culture of this 
community, Silver Key has helped more than half a million seniors 
remain safe, independent, healthy, and thriving over the last half-
century. They have grown to include services such as Silver Key 
Connections Cafe, home-delivered meals including Meals on Wheels, 
Reserve & Ride transportation services, volunteer events, and service 
opportunities, and vital Silver Key Health & Wellness Services 
providing a wide array of senior assistance services including 
behavioral health, companionship, case management, and government food 
program distribution.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives join me in honoring this important organization's 
history and mission. I congratulate and thank Silver Key and all of 
those who make independence and health a reality for senior citizens in 
Colorado's Fifth Congressional District.

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