창립 3주년에 즈음한 해외 NGO의 축하 서한
|
KARP, 대한은퇴자협회 3주년에 즈음하여 해외 노령NGO의 축하 서한이 도착하고 있습니다. 그 중 AARP(미국은퇴자협회)는 새로 회장에 취임한 Marie Smith여사의 축하 서한을 통해 KARP,대한은퇴자협회의 활동과 주명룡 회장에 대해 찬사의 인사말을 보내왔습니다.
회원 여러분께 미국은퇴자협회 회장 Marie Smith여사의 편지를 소개합니다.
서한에서 Marie Smith회장은
“미국은퇴자협회(AARP)는 한국의 50대 이상 장노년층을 위해 한국 은퇴자 협회를 설립하고 이를 성공적으로 이끌고 있는 귀하의 노력에 찬사를 보냅니다”, “대한은퇴자협회의 한국 장노년층의 욕구에 부응하는 설립목적은 매우 중요한 것이며 이것은 미국은퇴자협회의 설립목적과 같이 우리 가슴에 깊게 닿아 있습니다”, “우리 AARP(미국은퇴자협회) 설립자인 에텔 퍼시 앤드류스처럼 주명룡 회장은 협회와 한국의 장노년층에게 헌신적인 희망과 비젼을 제시해 주고 있습니다. 미국은퇴자협회가 미국내에서 성장한 것처럼 한국에서도 성공하시길 기원합니다”
도착한 다른 해외NGO의 축하서한은 14일 행사 순서지에서 보실 수 있습니다.
AARP, 미국은퇴자협회장 서한
MESSAGE TO THE KOREAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS(KARP) |
 |
|
Greetings and congratulations from AARP on the occasion of the third anniversary of the Korean Association of Retired Persons(KARP). AARP commends your efforts and success in establishing an association for people over 50 in the Republic of Korea.
Your mission to serve the needs of older Koreans is an urgent one and close to our hearts. Like AARP's founder, Ethel Percy andrus, KARP's founder Myong Juch brings a visionary's energy and dedication to the associations. May KARP continue to grow and prosper in the Republic of Korea as AARP has grown and prospered in the United States.
|
|
The population in the Republic of Korea is aging faster than that of any other member country of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD). And while you currently have one of the youngest working-age populations among OECD members, by 2050, you will have the second oldest.
KARP clearly recognizes that it is in the best interest of all nations to establish as a major goal and priority, an environment in which older citizens can experience the maximum degree of self-sufficiency, dignity and respect as they age.AARP and KARP will continue to play a vital role in the 21st century. We must be the agents of societal change. We must be the voices of older persons. It is our highest purpose and greatest responsibility.As President of AARP, I plan to work hard to advance AARP's longstanding role as advocate and information source for people 50 and older. Health and economic security for our aging populations are two of AARP's top priorities. We will continue our efforts to advocate for quality and accessibility of health care, improving opportunities for an aging workforce and ensuring income security in retirement.
Working together, people have the power to make it better. The activities of both AARP and the Korean Association of Retired Persons serve to improve the lives of people of all ages, and to build bridges of understanding and cooperation among generations. AARP applauds your ongoing commitment to the welfare of your citizens, and wishes you continued success in your endeavors.
Marie F Smith
President
January 15, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
