Mayor Richard M. Daley and Chicago Department on Aging Commissioner Anna L. Willis announced that the City of Chicago is seeking nominations of Chicago residents age 60 and older who are providing exceptional community service. The nominations are for induction to the Year 2000 Chicago Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.

The Chicago Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, now in its 38th year, honors older Chicago residents who during their golden years are making outstanding contributions to the City. Since its inception in 1962, more than two-thousand Chicago residents have received this prestigious honor.

"The City of Chicago is extremely proud of the contributions of our senior citizens. They provide an anchor to our communities, businesses, public and private organizations," said Mayor Daley.

"Senior Citizens volunteer each and every day, providing great service to churches, community groups and schools," explains Commissioner Willis.

Fifty nominees will be selected by a panel of judges who represent public and private agencies throughout Chicago. The City of Chicago will pay tribute to the selected nominees during a private ceremony to be held in May, National Older Americans Month.

Nominations will be accepted from any official and established entity which includes public and private agencies, companies, community organizations, religious and other institutions in the Chicago area. Only one nomination may be submitted from each nominating entity.

All nominees must be Chicago residents, age 60 and older, whose contributions reflect outstanding service to the City of Chicago through community service, education, science, art, philosophy, literature, medicine, law or other professional interests. City of Chicago employees are not eligible.