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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2007
COLUMBUS - Governor Ted Strickland, Barbara E. Riley, Director of the Ohio Department of Aging, and members of the Ohio General Assembly will induct Dale Miller, of Newark, 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. "From his service in the military to his service to his community, Mr. Miller exemplifies actively giving back to his community."
Dale has been a member for 60 years of the Disabled American Veterans and is currently commander. Miller served in Western Europe during World War II as a member of the Army Combat Engineers. Miller has been a member of the American Legion for 20 years and is a lifetime member of the VFW, AMVETS and the Purple Heart. He is currently a commissioner for the Licking County Veterans' Service Commission. Sixteen years ago, Dale was one of the founders of the Senior Fishing Tournament which attracts approximately 200 seniors each year. As director of the Land of Legend Fly Fishing Club, he teaches fly fishing and works to organize the annual Trout Derby for kids 6 through 12, and the Catfish Derby for children 12 and older. More than 150 children attended the last Catfish Derby.
Dale Miller 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.
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