HJR65 Summary

• Commends Jo Ann Jenkins on her retirement as Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), a position she held since September 5, 2014.

• Recognizes Jenkins' advocacy efforts addressing prescription drug costs, caregiver support, age discrimination, Social Security and Medicare protection, and retirement savings.

• Credits Jenkins with committing $60 million to the Dementia Discovery Fund and creating the Global Council on Brain Health to address Alzheimer's and dementia research.

• Acknowledges Jenkins' initiatives including the Older Adults Technology Services program, AARP Innovation Labs, and AgeTech Collaborative (which includes 525+ organizations) to support aging populations.

• Notes Jenkins was named by Fortune as one of the "World's 50 Greatest Leaders" and led AARP to be recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies by Ethisphere.