[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9791]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO EDITH SCHAFFER LEDERBERG

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives,

                          Monday, May 16, 2005

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, Senior Volunteer Services in 
Broward County, Florida will honor Edith Schaffer Lederberg, of the 
Area Agency on Aging, Area Agency, for her longstanding commitment to 
Broward County's elder population at its 40th anniversary luncheon on 
Thursday, May 19. This event provides an excellent opportunity to thank 
Edith for her dedication and leadership. The Area Agency plans, 
develops, coordinates, and evaluates programs; funds services; and is 
the prime advocate for residents of Broward County, Florida, who are 60 
years of age or older.
  Serving as the executive director of the Area Agency for the past 19 
years, Edith has been responsible for overseeing an annual Federal and 
State budget of more than $24 million. Under her guidance, the Area 
Agency has been proactive in responding to the critical needs of our 
community. In response to a vital need for transportation to aid 
elderly and younger disabled Broward residents' in their efforts to 
travel to work or medical appointments, Edith was determined to become 
a provider. She wanted to ensure that these services would be delivered 
by caring and capable coordinators.; Her endeavor became a reality in 
1996, with the Area Agency as a committed provider. Because of Edith's 
foresight, the Area Agency has developed pioneer programs such as the 
Noble McArtor Adult Day Care Center--the first such facility in the 
United States to target the needs of the gay and lesbian population.
  Most recently, in a concerted effort to raise funds for aging 
services throughout Florida, Edith drafted legislation to support aging 
services within communities. Mr. Speaker, these are but a few examples 
of Edith Lederberg's countless accomplishments. She works tirelessly 
each day to ensure that the seniors in our community have the resources 
they need and deserve in order to maintain their dignity and wellbeing. 
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of Congress for the opportunity to 
salute this great Floridian and great American.

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