[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING MERRIMACK SENIOR CENTER'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Merrimack 
Senior Center on its 50th Anniversary. Since 1974, this establishment 
has gathered seniors across the town of Merrimack and beyond to enjoy 
local speakers, educational workshops, and trips to concerts or plays 
throughout New England.
  Serving nearly 200 seniors, the senior citizens club offers a 
centralized space to build community, play games, socialize, and create 
true friendship.
  The Merrimack Senior Club offers meaningful services for seniors as 
well, including safety presentations from local police and fire 
departments and a discounted restaurant meal program in partnership 
with Meals on Wheels.
  Furthermore, the club offers philanthropic opportunities to its 
members. Working with community organizations and leaders, the club 
provides a $1,000 annual scholarship to a local high school student and 
gathers donations for local food banks.
  I commend the Merrimack Senior Center for its many years of 
community-oriented service and look forward to its continued work to 
bring seniors together throughout the Merrimack area over the next 50 
years.

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