83R4265 JWI-F
By: Naishtat H.R. No. 231
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas Senior Day is taking place on February 12,
2013, and this occasion offers a welcome opportunity to pay tribute
to the many contributions made by the senior citizens of this state;
and
WHEREAS, Today, more than four million Texans are at least 60
years of age, and by the year 2020, it is estimated that over 5.5
million Texans will be senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Senior Texans have provided decades of service as
community leaders and have played a vital role in building the
public and private sectors of the Texas economy and in enriching the
cultural life of the state; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional citizens have helped Texas
achieve greatness in agriculture, education, industry, information
technology, literature, music, the visual and performing arts,
medicine, science, space exploration, and sports; and
WHEREAS, The sacrifices that many older Americans have made
at home and abroad during military service are deserving of special
recognition; and
WHEREAS, Valued as mentors for the experience and wisdom they
have gained over the years, senior Texans are also revered as role
models for their exemplary service to others and their enthusiasm
for living life to the fullest; and
WHEREAS, Our seniors reflect our diverse ethnic, spiritual,
and cultural roots and remind us of the common bonds and pride we
share as citizens of this state and nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 12, 2013, as Texas Senior Day
at the Capitol and extend sincere appreciation to the senior
citizens of Texas for their many contributions to the Lone Star
State.