S.C.R. No. 81
                             SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-2  commemorate the month of May, 1993, as Older Americans' Month in
    1-3  recognition of the many worthwhile contributions senior citizens
    1-4  have made and continue to make within our society; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Homes for the Aging, which
    1-6  represents nonprofit homes and communities, conducts an annual art
    1-7  contest for the residents of its members to acknowledge the
    1-8  vitality and creativity of all older Texans; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Nearly 300 residents from across the state between
   1-10  the ages of 65 to 94 participated in submitting their art, crafts,
   1-11  and literary works; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The winning entries will be featured at a special
   1-13  exhibit at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in Austin,
   1-14  Texas, from May 1 to August 1, 1993; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, The Gala Grand Opening of the Texas Association of
   1-16  Homes for the Aging's Third Annual Art Exhibition, "Art is
   1-17  Ageless," will be held on May 15, 1993, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
   1-18  the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum to honor all
   1-19  participants and winners; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, It is fitting that treasured members of our society
   1-21  are being valued for their invaluable wisdom, insight, talent, and
   1-22  life experience; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-1  hereby congratulate the winners and participants of the art show
    2-2  and recognize their work as a reflection of the creativity of all
    2-3  older Texans; and, be it further
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature extend the highest
    2-5  regard and appreciation to all participants and welcome them and
    2-6  their families to Austin and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and
    2-7  Museum for the Gala Grand Opening of the "Art is Ageless"
    2-8  exhibition.