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Honoring Edwin Walker's Service to Older Adults and Family Caregivers.

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution honoring Edwin Walker, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, upon his retirement. Walker dedicated his career to strengthening the aging services network, ensuring older adults could live independently and receive necessary support. While ceremonial, the resolution highlights the importance of federal programs that provide essential services, caregiver support, and protection against elder abuse.
Key points
The resolution is ceremonial, recognizing a public servant who led federal programs for older adults for decades.
Walker was instrumental in implementing the Older Americans Act, which funds services helping seniors live independently.
His legacy includes developing key advisory councils focused on supporting family caregivers and combating elder abuse.
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Print number: 118_SRES_571
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2024-03-05