[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 18631]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                SIERRA OAKS SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize and 
congratulate the Sierra Oaks Senior and Community Center for 20 years 
of dedicated service to the seniors in the communities of Tollhouse, 
Auberry, Shaver Lake, and Prather. Since opening their doors in 1986, 
this regional asset has made significant contributions to improving the 
lives of northeastern Fresno County's senior community and their 
families.
  For the past two decades, the Sierra Oaks Senior and Community Center 
has provided a myriad of important social services and activities to 
help seniors live more independent and active lives. Whether it is 
providing free health assessments, offering classes in quilting, 
painting, and computers, or holding a stroke survivors support group, 
the center upholds the principle that seniors should be afforded the 
opportunity to live independently and thrive in their own communities. 
The dedicated staff and outstanding group of senior volunteers work 
diligently to ensure that those who are in need of their support are 
treated with the care and respect that they deserve. Through the 
center, many seniors have acquired invaluable tools to help them lead 
more active and enjoyable lives.
  I congratulate the Sierra Oaks Senior and Community Center on its 
20th anniversary and wish its staff, volunteers, and sponsors even 
greater success as they continue to provide important services to the 
seniors of Tollhouse, Auberry, Shaver Lake, and Prather. You have not 
only been a pillar of support for your clients, but you have performed 
a great service for the communities that you serve.

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