82R23613 CBE-D
By: Munoz, Jr. H.R. No. 1679
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Older adults contribute to society in myriad ways,
and the Silver Ribbon Community Partners of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley works to ensure the well-being of this important population;
and
WHEREAS, A nonprofit United Way organization, the Silver
Ribbon Community Partners provides emergency assistance to elderly
and disabled residents of Hidalgo and Starr Counties who have been
referred to Adult Protective Services due to abuse, exploitation,
neglect, or self-neglect; and
WHEREAS, The group is among many that are celebrating Older
Americans Month in May 2011 in recognition of the wisdom,
perspectives, and experiences that older adults bring to the lives
of their loved ones and to the culture at large; and
WHEREAS, Coinciding with the observance is a Silver Ribbon
Community Partners fund-raiser, "Locked up for the love of an
elderly," in which local dignitaries and businesspeople will be
charged with being "an awesome member of the community" and receive
a warrant for their arrest with bail set at $2,000; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to improving the quality of life for
Valley area seniors, the Silver Ribbon Community Partners also
promotes understanding and awareness of all that older adults have
to offer, and it is indeed fitting to pay tribute to this
outstanding endeavor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 2011 as Older Americans Month,
honor the Silver Ribbon Community Partners, and extend to all those
associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued
success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Silver Ribbon Community Partners as an expression
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.