Rep. Gillmor honored with Guardian of Seniors Rights Award
Rep. Gillmor honored with Guardian of Seniors Rights Award
WASHINGTON, DC- "Senior citizens know they can depend on Representative Paul Gillmor (R-OH) to always protect their monthly Social Security benefits. Rep. Gillmor can also be counted on to work hard to lower the costs of their Medicare benefits."
That assertion was made at a ceremony by Jim Martin, President of the 60 Plus Association, as he presented Rep. Gillmor with a Guardian of Seniors' Rights plaque in honor of the Representative's efforts on behalf of the elderly.
60 Plus is a non-partisan group that depends upon support from nearly 5 million senior citizens. Martin said "seniors have no finer friend in Congress than Rep. Gillmor."
Congressman Gillmor said he was grateful to receive this award for his efforts on behalf of seniors. Upon receiving his award Gillmor said that, "Congress has shown a great commitment to American seniors over the past decade and that commitment is only getting stronger." Gillmor continued, "Most recently, the creation and implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, which is saving hundreds of dollars for the average senior, is a great example of how Congress responds to the needs of our citizens. That is why I am honored to have been recognized by the 60 Plus Association for my work."
Martin cited support by Gillmor to:
* Repeal the 1993 tax on monthly Social Security benefits;
* Abolish the Social Security earnings limit for younger seniors 62-64;
* Abolish the 90-year-old death tax which hurts small businesses and farmers;
* Repeal the 108-year-old excise tax on telephones which was imposed to help finance the Spanish-American War.
"These are but a few key senior friendly' initiatives that Rep. Gillmor supports. There are others. Seniors are grateful to Rep. Gillmor for his leadership."
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