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HOWARD HOLSCHUH
and our seniors must support society. The legislative process, he emphasized, is based on compromise. “Government produces results, not perfection.”
Lt. Gov. Douglas Wilder, in his remarks, referred specifically to many of the proposed bills under consideration. Since 15 percent of the state’s residents are already over 60 years old, and medical technology is prolonging life each year, he said, the issues before us relate to the quality of life each senior may lead.
Citing many proposals by title and number, he pointed out the potential impact of each on the older residents of the Commonwealth. It was obvious to the legislators that Mr. Wilder had done his homework before coming to the capitol that morning.
Attorney General Mary Sue Terry spoke to the legislature’s final session on Wednesday morning, urging the delegates to build on the opportunities and experiences of the past, and to provide for the future
(See SENIORS, p. 4)
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