Aderholt honored by senior group

By Staff
Jonathan Willis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A famed musician has recognized Franklin County's representative in Congress for his work with senior citizens.
Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, has been awarded the Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award by the 60-Plus Association and legendary entertainer and 60 Plus national spokesman Pat Boone.
The Guardian Award is presented to Democrats and Republicans in Congress based on their voting record in support of seniors.
The 60 Plus Association is a non-partisan seniors advocacy group with a free enterprise, less government, less taxes approach to seniors issues.
"We're pleased that Pat Boone took time from his busy schedule to present this award," said 60 Plus President Jim Martin.
"Pat Boone literally sang the praises of Rep. Aderholt."
Aderholt has been honored by the group several times previously for his work to protect federal programs considered fundamental to senior citizens, including Social Security, Medicare and a prescription drug benefit for seniors.
Aderholt has also been awarded the 60-Plus Benjamin Franklin Award, a recognition given to those who favor a repeal of the death tax.
Pat Boone won two national singing shows over 50 years ago, the Ted Mack Amateur Hour and the Arthur Godfrey Talent Show, propelling him to being the youngest performer to host his own weekly TV show at the age of 21.
In the 50s and early 60s, Boone sold more records than any artist except for Elvis Presley.
"To have Pat Boone honor Rep. Aderholt for always protecting Social Security and Medicare, was another memorable moment for senior citizens. Rep. Aderholt is always in the corner of the elderly and for that, Pat Boone and I salute him," Martin said.