81R6869 JNC-D By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 287 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Heritage Senior Center of Irving offers area senior citizens a place to socialize and participate; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, Heritage Senior Center has benefited the minds, bodies, and spirits of its patrons; membership is offered to residents 50 years of age and older and allows access to myriad worthwhile activities; and WHEREAS, Among many offerings, the center boosts wellness through health and nutrition expos, counseling sessions, and fitness classes, and enrichment through instruction in computers, Spanish, and genealogy; in addition, members may advance their creative skills with courses in writing, oil painting, and woodcarving; and WHEREAS, A number of special events are planned each month, such as book club gatherings, pool tournaments, and murder mystery dinner theater; also a place for entertainment, Heritage has bingo, movies, and dance lessons; and WHEREAS, Heritage Senior Center provides an important outlet for the senior population in the area to stay active, keep informed, and meet new people, and this notable facility truly merits special commendation for its contributions to the Irving community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby recognize Irving Heritage Senior Center and extend to all associated with the center sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the center as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.