87R9776 JGH-D
By: Thierry H.C.R. No. 40
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Texans over the age of 60 represent one of the Lone
Star State's greatest resources, serving as invaluable sources of
knowledge, experience, and wisdom as well as engaged members of
their communities; and
WHEREAS, Texas is home to an estimated 5.3 million people age
60 and above, and by the year 2030, it is expected that more than 20
percent of the state's population will be senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Senior Texans have provided decades of service to
our state and nation, playing a vital role in building the public
and private sectors and in enriching Texas culture; as parents and
grandparents, they are revered for educating, mentoring, and
inspiring generations of younger residents; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of their lives, seniors have helped
the state achieve greatness in a vast range of pursuits, including
those as varied as agriculture, education, industry, information
technology, literature, music, the visual and performing arts,
medicine, science, and space exploration; moreover, Texas is home
to a multitude of senior veterans who helped defend the United
States through the sacrifices they made as members of the armed
forces; and
WHEREAS, In addition to their past accomplishments, senior
Texans are active and involved citizens who continue to make
important contributions in their communities; whether putting
their skills and expertise to use as volunteers or distinguishing
themselves as civic and business leaders, their efforts are
integral to the state's vibrancy and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Revered as role models for their exemplary service
to others, the seniors of the Lone Star State draw on a lifetime of
achievements to make a positive difference in the Texas of today,
and they are indeed deserving of special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate August 21 as Texas Senior Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
passed by the legislature.