Tribute to Yu-Ai-Kai's 30th Anniversary

TRIBUTE TO YU-AI-KAI'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY -- (Extensions of Remarks - September 08, 2004)

SPEECH OF HON. ZOE LOFGREN
OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2004

Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge and commend Yu-Ai-Kai, a Japanese American Community Senior Service, based in the San Jose enclave of Japantown on their 30th anniversary of providing services to the senior citizen community.

Yu-Ai-Kai's mission is to advance the health, education and well being of older adults in the community. Yu-Ai-Kai does this by developing cultural programs, providing educational resources about ailments affecting older adults, and making all of its services available in various languages. These services are open to all. No one is excluded.

The activities hosted by Yu-Ai-Kai are as varied and diverse as the community they serve. Activities such as their annual crab and spaghetti feed and springtime walk/run race help fund Yu-Ai-Kai's efforts to provide a healthy and supportive environment for senior citizens.

In addition, Yu-Ai-Kai's volunteers assist in outreach to homebound seniors and provide invaluable services such as transportation to doctor appointments, shopping, and regular visits just to make sure no one is too isolated. My district office is located within a few blocks of Yu-Ai-Kai, and I can tell you from first-hand experience that I am proud of the leadership, volunteers and network of supporters whose dedication has built Yu-Ai-Kai into an integral part of the fabric of our local community.

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