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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2007

Strickland, Department of Aging to Induct Arthur Clemenson Into 2007 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Cambridge Resident Selected for Service to Community Schools

COLUMBUS - Governor Ted Strickland, Barbara E. Riley, Director of the Ohio Department of Aging, and members of the Ohio General Assembly will induct Arthur Clemenson, of Cambridge, along with 12 other exceptional seniors, into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Statehouse Atrium in Columbus from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23.

"Those inducted into the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame embody the productivity and enjoyment that should be a part of every person's retirement years," said Riley. "Arthur R. Clemenson has given his life to the students of Cambridge City Schools. His commitment and involvement with them will have an impact on the community for years to come."

Arthur has had a 48-year career, spanning positions as a teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal, principal and coach. Clemenson has received many awards, including the Outstanding Young Educator Award, the Distinguished Service Award and the John F. Kennedy Scholarship Award. He has also served on various boards including the Guernsey County Red Cross, the Cancer Society, Childrens Services, Youth Commission and Salvation Army. In his retirement, he attends Cambridge City School Board meetings to speak on behalf of students, has run for Cambridge City Council and writes editorials for the local paper.

Arthur Clemenson joins more than 300 individuals who have been inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Since its inception in 1977, native-born Ohioans or state residents for at least 10 years are nominated by individuals or organizations based on service to others and achievements after age 60 and for lifetime achievements that represent positive aging. Bios and photos of all 2007 honorees are on the Department of Aging's Web site.

Also being recognized are twelve individuals who will each receive an Elder Caregiving Award.

About ODA

The Ohio Department of Aging serves and represents two million Ohioans age 60 and older. The Department advocates for the needs of all older citizens, with an emphasis on improving the quality of life for older Ohioans, helping them live active, healthy and independent lives, and promoting positive attitudes toward aging and older people. The Department provides services to older Ohioans through 12 area agencies on aging, home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, the long-term care ombudsman and the Golden Buckeye Card. For more information, visit www.goldenbuckeye.com.