Social Security Celebrates 75 Years
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Aug 14, 2010, 0 Comments
Courtesy Eddie Zavala,Congressman Cuellar vows to preserve lifetime financial protection for America’s seniors
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) commemorated the 75th anniversary of Social Security by pledging his support and dedication to preserving and protecting the nation’s vital program:
“Our nation made a promise to Americans 75 years ago, a promise to compensate a lifetime of hard work and dedication. Together, our nation stood up and said we would protect our elderly and other Americans who deserve financial support,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Since 1935, that promise has been strengthened to protect Americans who have long worked hard. We must not compromise these financial benefits for the more than 3 million seniors and other beneficiaries in Texas. That’s why I’ll continue to protect this important program and its fiscal solvency for the long-term. By preserving this program and keeping it strong, we ensure future generations can also benefit from Social Security.”
Social Security, enacted August 14, 1935, is life-long wage insurance that provides retirement security, disability income and survivor benefits. It is paid for with each paycheck by payroll contributions from workers and employers. More than 50 million Americans rely on Social Security’s guaranteed benefits for retirement security and other financial assistance and support.
