On the recordJuly 22, 2015
On July 14, the Older Americans Act turned 50 years old. My constituent Patricia, from Chicago, is one of millions who rely on the Older Americans Act. And here is what she wrote to me: ``I suffer from three chronic illnesses. Meals on Wheels allows me to have nutritious meals despite a difficult medicine regime . . . while not as active as I used to be it allows me dignity in these difficult days . . . it allows me to volunteer both through my church and the park district and give back to the community the gifts and knowledge accumulated through my lifetime . . . I teach crochet in the park district and to youngsters as well as tutor science and math in my church . . . enriching the lives of many . . . it's what I can do and these programs help me do it. . . .'' Let's celebrate the Older Americans Act by passing a strong reauthorization bill for millions of people like Patricia. ____________________
