By: Uresti S.C.R. No. 28
(Guillen)
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Those facilities that provide Texas senior citizens
with support and assistance while allowing them to maintain their
independence and dignity are indeed worthy of special recognition;
and
WHEREAS, With the number of elderly Americans on the rise, it
is increasingly important to ensure housing and resources are
available to preserve their quality of life; assisted living offers
relatively independent senior citizens the minor health care
services and help they need to continue residing in a home setting;
and
WHEREAS, Approximately 40,000 Texans live in more than 1,700
licensed assisted living communities; by offering socialization
and personal wellness opportunities, along with staff who interact
daily with residents, these facilities help prevent seniors from
becoming isolated; and
WHEREAS, Assisted living facilities and the caring workers
who run them render invaluable services to many Texas seniors and
their families, and in so doing, they contribute significantly to
communities throughout the state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate the first Tuesday in March 2013 as Texas Assisted
Living Awareness Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That in accordance with the provisions of
Subsection (d), Section 391.004, Government Code, this designation
remains in effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this
resolution is passed.