Paul S. Sarbanes: “since 1963 when President Kennedy began this important tradition, May has been proclaimed ``Older Americans Month,'' a…”

“since 1963 when President Kennedy began this important tradition, May has been proclaimed ``Older Americans Month,'' a time set aside each year for our country to honor senior citizens for their many important accomplishments and their contributions to improving and advancing their communities and their Nation. Those of us who have worked diligently in the U.S. Senate to ensure that older Americans are able to live in dignity and independence during their retirement years look forward to this opportunity to pause and reflect on the contributions of those citizens who played such a major role in shaping the great nation in which we live today. We honor them for the hard work and countless sacrifices they have made throughout their lifetimes and look forward to their continued contributions to our country's welfare. Senior citizens of today have witnessed more technological changes than any other generation in our Nation's history. It is imperative that we address the needs of these Americans who have devoted so much of their lives to the betterment of our society.”