[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23640]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   TRIBUTE TO SENIOR NETWORK SERVICES

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 30, 1999

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
25th anniversary of Senior Network Services. A private nonprofit 
agency, Senior Network Services has facilitated the delivery of 
services to seniors in Santa Cruz County since 1974.
  Senior Network Services is a community resource that links senior 
citizens with support services essential to their physical and mental 
well-being. The focus of this establishment is to help elderly 
individuals continue to lead independent, fulfilling lives at home by 
giving them access to necessary information and resources.
  Over the years, Senior Network Services has grown to house several 
programs in addition to their core information and assistance services. 
These programs aid senior citizens with numerous facets of everyday 
life including Medicare, health insurance, housing options, home care 
and maintenance, fiduciary matters as well as advocacy on behalf of 
older adults. Furthermore, Senior Network Services was recently 
selected to provide Linkages, a new state-funded case management 
program that will ensure that senior citizens and functionally impaired 
adults will have access to resources and receive assistance 
coordinating services to maintain independent living.
  It is with great pleasure that I commend Senior Network Services on 
its 25th anniversary. For its exemplary record of service to senior 
citizens and their families, I would like to extend best wishes for 
success in the future as this establishment continues to make 
invaluable contributions to our community.

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