[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 9, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO GLORIA BLICK

 Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize Mrs. 
Gloria Miller Blick, a Connecticut resident who turns 100 on March 1, 
2022.
  Mrs. Blick is a lifelong advocate for the elderly, who has worked 
tirelessly to inspire positive change.
  She was appointed to the Commission for the Aged by then-mayor of 
Stamford, Dannel Malloy. Mrs. Blick was also active as a member of 
Stamford's Smith House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's board of 
directors and Southwest CT Agency on Aging's advisory board. Later, she 
served 8 years as the chairwoman of Stamford's Senior Centers board of 
directors.
  Mrs. Blick's advocacy had far-reaching results. Passionate about 
providing end-of-life options and other choices for the elderly, she 
spoke before the Connecticut State Senate. Her statement took 
prominence in the State's discussion regarding access to medical 
marijuana for elderly people with glaucoma, a condition she has faced 
for nearly two decades. Her commitment to supporting those who are 
marginalized and underserved inspired her son, Dr. Gary Blick, to 
pursue a medical career and a lifetime of humanitarian work. She even 
worked as the office manager for his practice for over 20 years and his 
billing specialist for over 30, commuting independently at age 97.
  A remarkable advocate, I applaud Mrs. Blick on her outstanding record 
of service. I hope my colleagues will join me in congratulating Mrs. 
Gloria Blick, her son Gary, and the rest of her family on this 
milestone of her 100th birthday.

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