[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13560]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF MS. ALENE WASHINGTON

  (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Alene Washington 
from my hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. She is a recent recipient of the 
President's Award for Service for her dedication and service to Tarrant 
County senior adults.
  Ms. Washington has devoted her life to caring for her community, 
especially the elderly. She began her tenure at Senior Citizens 
Services in 1973, and shortly thereafter became the director of 
Fellowship Corner Senior Center on the south side of Fort Worth on New 
York Avenue. Here, she has provided care for families through multiple 
generations, ensuring that they are able to age in place with health 
and dignity through the activities and friendships offered at 
Fellowship Corner Senior Center. Here, she empowers older adults to 
find new friends, improve their health with nutrition and exercise, and 
contribute back through volunteer service.
  Most notably, Ms. Washington founded a dance group known as the 
Steppin' Grannies, which performs around the DFW Metroplex, giving 
seniors the opportunity to have fun while staying active.
  For over 40 years, Ms. Washington has encouraged older adults 
throughout Tarrant County to live with purpose and independence. Next 
week, she will be given the award at the Annual Senior Spirits Awards, 
given by Senior Citizen Services of Tarrant County.
  Madam Speaker, again, I would like to congratulate Ms. Alene 
Washington and commend her for her dedication to Tarrant County 
seniors.

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