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106TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION S. RES. 234

Recognizing the contribution of older persons to their communities and commending the work of organizations that participate in programs assisting

older persons and that promote the goals of the International Year

of Older Persons.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

NOVEMBER 19, 1999

Mr. BAYH (for himself, Mr. BREAUX, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. BURNS, Mr. REED,

Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. WARNER, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. DURBIN,

Mr. BRYAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr.

REID, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr.

JOHNSON, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. CLELAND, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. SPECTER, Ms.

LANDRIEU, Mr. WELLSTONE, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. KERRY, Mr. DEWINE,

Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. ENZI, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. ROBB, Mr.

INOUYE, Mrs. BOXER, Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. DODD, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr.

SCHUMER, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. FEINGOLD, and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the contribution of older persons to their communities and commending the work of organizations that

participate in programs assisting older persons and that

promote the goals of the International Year of Older

Persons.

Whereas the United Nations has proclaimed that 1999 is the

International Year of Older Persons;

Whereas the theme of the International Year of Older Persons, ‘‘towards a society for all ages’’, recognizes that—
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(1) longevity depends upon all stages of the life

cycle; and

(2) successful aging is a product of long-term, lifelong decisions;

Whereas the principles promoted by the International Year of

Older Persons assist in the development of a society for

all ages, including independence, participation, care, selffulfillment, and dignity;

Whereas the goals of the International Year of Older Persons

are—

(1) to increase awareness about aging within countries and across national boundaries; and

(2) to formulate policies and programs that promote

the well-being of older persons;

Whereas organizations and individuals in the United States

have worked hard to address problems facing older adults

and to promote the participation of older adults in all aspects of society;

Whereas these organizations have taken action independently

and in concert with others to promote the goals of the

International Year of Older Persons through programs

that promote—

(1) retirement preparation for baby boomers;

(2) intergenerational activities;

(3) new images of aging that recognize the increased productivity of older adults; and

(4) planning for the future; and

Whereas the diversity of America’s older population deserves

to be recognized, including the most vulnerable and frail
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elderly in need of a range of services, as well as older

persons who contribute to their communities by being

employers, employees, and volunteers: Now, therefore, be

it

1 Resolved, That the Senate—

2 (1) recognizes the contribution of older persons

3 to their communities; and

4 (2) commends the work of organizations that—

5 (A) participate in programs assisting older

6 persons; and

7 (B) promote the goals of the International

8 Year of Older Persons.

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