| 1 | 1 | | H.R. No. 264 |
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| 4 | 4 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, Senior Day is taking place on February 10, 2009, at |
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| 6 | 6 | | the State Capitol, and this occasion offers a welcome opportunity |
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| 7 | 7 | | to pay tribute to the many contributions made by the senior citizens |
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| 8 | 8 | | of the Lone Star State; and |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Senior Advocacy Coalition, |
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| 10 | 10 | | this year's event is focused on the theme "Seniors--the Heart of |
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| 11 | 11 | | Texas"; that sentiment is indeed a fitting tribute to the |
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| 12 | 12 | | significant role these individuals play in communities across our |
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| 13 | 13 | | state; and |
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| 14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, Through the decades, they have helped Texas to |
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| 15 | 15 | | achieve greatness in a broad range of fields, including industry, |
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| 16 | 16 | | the arts, agriculture, education, information technology, space |
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| 17 | 17 | | exploration, and more; and |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Witnesses to monumental events during their |
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| 19 | 19 | | lifetimes, many residents age 60 and older have served their nation |
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| 20 | 20 | | in times of war, and they have also helped maintain the peace in |
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| 21 | 21 | | postings around the globe; and |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, The experience and wisdom gained by senior Texans |
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| 23 | 23 | | make them revered mentors and role models to younger generations; |
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| 24 | 24 | | among the lessons they teach is the value of leading an active and |
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| 25 | 25 | | healthy life well into the golden years, and their ongoing |
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| 26 | 26 | | achievements are not only inspiring but also represent valuable |
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| 27 | 27 | | contributions that greatly benefit their fellow citizens; and |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, Today, Texas has approximately three million |
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| 29 | 29 | | residents over age 60, and that number is expected to grow to more |
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| 30 | 30 | | than five million by the year 2020; strong in numbers and |
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| 31 | 31 | | distinguished by their great endeavors, past and present, the |
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| 32 | 32 | | seniors of the Lone Star State are a valuable resource for all |
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| 33 | 33 | | Texans, and they are indeed deserving of respect and admiration; |
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| 34 | 34 | | now, therefore, be it |
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| 35 | 35 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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| 36 | 36 | | Legislature hereby recognize February 10, 2009, as Senior Day at |
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| 37 | 37 | | the State Capitol and extend to all participants best wishes for an |
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| 38 | 38 | | enjoyable and rewarding visit to Austin. |
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| 39 | 39 | | Turner of Harris |
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| 40 | 40 | | Gonzales |
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| 41 | 41 | | Pena |
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| 42 | 42 | | Edwards |
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| 43 | 43 | | ______________________________ |
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| 44 | 44 | | Speaker of the House |
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| 45 | 45 | | I certify that H.R. No. 264 was adopted by the House on |
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| 46 | 46 | | February 10, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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| 47 | 47 | | ______________________________ |
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| 48 | 48 | | Chief Clerk of the House |
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