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SENIORS CITIZENS' SECRETARIAT--SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK ----------------------------------------------------------------- The week of June 16-22 has been proclaimed Senior Citizens' Week in Nova Scotia. Representatives from senior citizens councils, clubs and other organizations met in the office of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat today when the chair of the secretariat, Community Services Minister Jim Smith, made the proclamation on behalf of Premier John Savage. This year's proclamation draws attention to the fact the lifetimes of commitment and resourcefulness by seniors have served both the province and the community to enable the next generation to become responsible citizens by example. In a letter to mayors, wardens and municipal officials, Dr. Smith urged that this special week be used to promote and emphasize the importance of a positive attitude to preserve Canada's way of life. Brian Vandervaart, secretariat director, urged municipalities to develop special programs and activities to emphasize how a positive attitude and lifestyle contributes to the community at large. -30- Contact: Brian Vandervaart 902-424-6322 trp June 07, 1996 - 11:00 a.m.