[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7154]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE 
  MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, ITS MEMBER SENIOR NUTRITION 
   PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, AND THEIR ANNUAL MARCH FOR MEALS 
                               CAMPAIGNS

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                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2007

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Madam Speaker, I rise here today in support of a 
resolution honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals on Wheels 
Association of America, its member senior nutrition programs throughout 
the country, and their annual March for Meals campaigns.
  Today, mayors and Meals on Wheels volunteers in all 50 States will 
join together to deliver meals to seniors. Mayors for Meals Day is part 
of March for Meals, a national campaign during the month of March to 
raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of 
local communities. The month of March was chosen because it was during 
this month that the law was enacted that included senior meal programs 
in the Older Americans Act.
  This resolution recognizes the important work Meals on Wheels does in 
preventing senior hunger and improving the quality of life for hundreds 
of thousands of our Nation's seniors. It also encourages Members of 
Congress to support their local senior nutrition programs by 
participating in their annual March for Meals events and delivering 
meals to homebound seniors in a community within their district or 
State.
  While, due to our business in Washington, DC, today, I am unable to 
participate in this year's celebration, I have proudly participated in 
past Meals on Wheels Association of America's March for Meals events. I 
have joined volunteers from Meals on Wheels organizations throughout my 
district in delivering meals and witnessed first hand both the need for 
these important programs and the incredible dedication of their staff 
and volunteers. I encourage each of you to get involved with your local 
programs--whether you help prepare meals, deliver meals, or just join 
local seniors in enjoying their meals--your support can make a 
difference.
  I also encourage you to join me as a cosponsor of this resolution 
which will give the Meals on Wheels Association of America and its 
member programs the honor and recognition they so richly deserve.

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