SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 166
WHEREAS, The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature is
celebrating its 30th anniversary on February 17, 2015, and this
occasion provides a welcome opportunity to honor this noteworthy
organization; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, the 69th Texas Legislature authorized
the creation of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, which met
for its first session in the house chambers during the following
interim; the group represents older constituents, and its
members, who are at least 60 years of age, are elected to two-year
terms by their peers in 28 districts across the state; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature promotes good
government for all Texans by encouraging active participation in
civic life; its members assist in formulating legislative
priorities and serve as a resource to the public and private
sectors on matters of concern to seniors; in addition, the
organization provides advocacy training to help members become
more effective in the civic life of their own communities; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the organization's involvement
has resulted in legislative action on a number of issues; such
instances include the passage of laws freezing city, county, and
junior college district taxes for elderly and disabled
homeowners, creating the Silver Alert for missing seniors,
requiring criminal background checks for employees at special
care facilities, and providing custodial grandparents with the
ability to enroll their grandchildren in school; in addition, the
Texas Silver-Haired Legislature played a key role in the
establishment of the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging; and
WHEREAS, The vitality of our democratic system depends on
the engagement of an informed citizenry, and for three decades,
the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature has partnered successfully
with the Texas Legislature, serving as a vital source of wisdom,
knowledge, and experience; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of the
Texas Silver-Haired Legislature and honor the members of the
organization for their outstanding contributions to the Lone
Star State; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate