SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 455
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the certified retirement communities in Texas, which
play an important role in attracting retirees to desirable
retirement locations within the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Marketing the appeal of Texas as a retirement
destination benefits all Texans; retirees contribute socially
and economically to the state in which they retire by bringing
volunteerism, experience, and a wealth of knowledge to their
communities and generating a substantial positive economic
impact; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Agriculture administers
the GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community program to assist
Texas communities in encouraging retirees to make their home in a
Texas certified retirement community; and
WHEREAS, Today's younger and more active retirees seek
communities that can fit their lifestyle; the GO TEXAN stamp of
approval ensures that each certified community has demonstrated
an ability to meet the living, employment, volunteer, health,
entertainment, education, and safety needs of citizens; and
WHEREAS, The GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community
program and its participants are truly worthy of recognition for
their efforts in promoting Texas as a desirable retirement
destination; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the communities that have earned the
title of GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community and recognize
April 20, 2011, as "Retire in Texas Day"; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the certified retirement communities as an expression of high
regard from the Texas Senate.
Eltife
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 9, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate