FOXX RECEIVES SENIOR CITIZENS AWARD

Monday October 30, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Frohlich
202-225-2071

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) was recognized by The 60 Plus Association as a friend of senior citizens when President Jim Martin bestowed upon Foxx their highest award, the “Guardian of Seniors’ Rights” and stated, “Senior citizens know they can always count on Representative Virginia Foxx.”

Upon receiving the award, Congresswoman Foxx commented, “It is such an honor to be recognized by one of the leading advocates for senior citizens interests. I have continually fought in Congress to end the ‘death tax,’ lower the tax burden on seniors and protect Social Security and Medicare. Congress must continually work to protect the benefits that current seniors have earned, as well as establishing a plan to reform Social Security, so future generations will benefit from the contributions they have made,” stated Foxx.

The 60 Plus Association is a 15 year old organization that defends seniors interests such as permanently repealing the death tax, lowering the tax burden on seniors, defending Medicare and Social Security and working for lower energy and medical costs.

“Senior citizens’ contributions to this nation have been invaluable and made this nation the greatest place in the world to live. I am humbled to receive such a prestigious award and pledge to continue to represent their interests in Congress,” Foxx concluded.

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