IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1464 
Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 
Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the 
founding of AARP. 
Whereas AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with 
over 40 million members that is dedicated to improving 
the quality of life of people 50 and over as they age; 
Whereas AARP was founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus, 
a retired educator from California, around the principles 
of promoting independence, dignity and purpose for older 
Americans and encouraging current and future genera-
tions ‘‘To Serve, not to be served’’; 
Whereas AARP’s vision is ‘‘A society in which everyone ages 
with dignity and purpose and in which AARP helps peo-
ple fulfill their goals and dreams’’; 
Whereas AARP’s mission is dedicated to enhancing the qual-
ity of life for all as we age, leading positive social change 
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and delivering value to members through information, ad-
vocacy, and service; 
Whereas AARP’s nonpartisan advocacy activities help mil-
lions of individuals participate in the Nation’s legislative, 
judicial, and administrative processes; 
Whereas AARP is a trusted source of reliable information on 
health, financial security, and other important issues of 
the 50+ population; 
Whereas AARP provides an opportunity for volunteerism and 
service for its millions of members to better their fami-
lies, communities, and the Nation; 
Whereas AARP Services is a leader in the marketplace by 
being a force influencing companies to offer new and bet-
ter services for AARP’s members; 
Whereas AARP Foundation, its philanthropic arm, delivers 
information, education, and direct service program to the 
most vulnerable age 50+ Americans; 
Whereas AARP Foundation’s Tax Aide, the Nation’s largest, 
free, volunteer-run tax preparation program has helped 
over 40 million low- and middle-income taxpayers; 
Whereas AARP Foundation’s job placement program has 
helped over 400,000 low-income older Americans find 
jobs, giving them purpose and dignity; 
Whereas AARP’s Driver Safety Program has helped over 10 
million old drivers sharpen their driving skills; and 
Whereas, in 2008, its 50th anniversary, AARP renews its 
commitment to improving the quality of life for all older 
Americans and helping people of all generations fulfill 
their goals and dreams: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and commends AARP for 50 years of outstanding 
service, promoting the lives and retirement security of 
older persons age 50 and older, and to future generations 
for aging Americans. 
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