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THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
~ Protecting the Health and Economic Future of Older Americans ~
August 11, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
Evanston Seniors Celebrate Social Security's 75th Anniversary
Congresswoman Schakowsky, Mayor Tisdahl among special guests at ceremony
(Evanston , Illinois ) - More than 100 seniors and their advocates are expected to attend a celebration North Shore Retirement Hotel on August 13, 2010 beginning at 10:00 AM to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Social Security, America's most successful and popular government program. The event, cosponsored by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare and the Alliance for Retired Americans, is part of a month-long commemoration of the program and the people it serves. Attendees will be treated to a huge cake cutting ceremony following the presentations by the speakers.
"With more than 50 million people receiving Social Security benefits today, the program touches virtually every American family," Nan Anderson, a National Committee volunteer said. "So, beyond the candles and the cake, we have a more serious message - that Social Security is vital to the economic ell-being of this community and communities across the nation."
EVENT DETAILS |
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| WHO: | Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-9th) Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl Nan Anderson, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare Katie Jordan, Alliance for Retired Americans Helen Crawford, 97 year old Social Security beneficiary Seniors and their advocates |
| WHAT: | Local 75th Anniversary celebration for Social Security |
| WHEN: | August 13, 2010 |
| WHERE : | North Shore Retirement Hotel, 1611 Chicago Avenue, Evanston |
| WHY: | To show support for preserving and strengthening the Social Security program for all generations. |
MEDIA CONTACT: |
Nan Anderson 847-328-7876 |
Media Inquiries to:
Pamela Causey 202-216-8378/202-236-2123
Kim Wright 202-216-8414
www.ncpssm.org
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