Pat Boone sings praises of Aumua Amata, other Lawmakers and Candidates
August 08, 2008

PAT BOONE SINGS PRAISES OF LAWMAKERS AND CANDIDATES

Legendary entertainer and 60 Plus Association national spokesman Pat Boone visited Washington, D.C. recently to present various lawmakers and candidates, among them congressional candidate Aumua Amata, with the organization's Honorary Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award.

Aumua Amata is a candidate for American Samoa's non-voting delegate seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She received the award along with U.S. Senator Wayne Allard (CO), U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL) and U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (SC) in a ceremony near the U.S. Capitol recently.

60 Plus president Jim Martin said, "The Guardian Award is presented to Democrats and Republicans in Congress based on their 'senior friendly' voting records. The Honorary Award is given to those running for office and is based on their views on seniors' issues. We're pleased that Pat Boone took time from his busy schedule to present these citations. I know Aumua Amata was also appreciative. Pat Boone literally sang her praises."

"Aumua Amata is always in the corner of the elderly and for that Pat Boone and I salute her," Martin said.

Amata said she is deeply honored to receive the award and added that "caring for our elders is a fundamental obligation we have as part of our culture and we do it with joy, but I also want to be certain our senior citizens and their families get the full benefits all other Americans receive from the federal government."

"Moreover, families who bear enough financial burdens as it is in caring for their senior members should not be penalized by having to pay an estate tax when they pass on," she added. "I stand with those who oppose such a tax."

The 60 Plus Association is a 15-year-old nonpartisan organization working for death tax repeal, saving Social Security, affordable prescription drugs, lowering energy costs and other issues featuring a less government, less taxes approach.

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