By:  Haley                                       S.R. No. 654
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize the members of the Silver-Haired Legislature who meet
    1-4  for the purpose of considering and drafting resolutions concerning
    1-5  the needs of older Texans; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Silver-Haired legislators generously volunteer
    1-7  their time and energy, serving without compensation, on behalf of
    1-8  Texas' elderly population; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Elected for a two-year term, representatives make
   1-10  a valuable contribution to the state by informing the state
   1-11  legislature of the requirements of older Texans and identifying
   1-12  concerns for the future; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Goals established by the Silver-Haired Legislature
   1-14  include encouraging legislative involvement by older citizens in
   1-15  an effort to help them become a viable political force in their
   1-16  communities; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, The Silver-Haired Legislature also provides an
   1-18  avenue through which older citizens may serve as a resource to
   1-19  public and private sectors, boards, and commissions; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, The Silver-Haired Legislature is a nonpartisan
   1-21  organization comprised of men and women who are respected leaders
   1-22  in their communities and exemplary citizens; it is important that
   1-23  these individuals be recognized for the significant contributions
    2-1  they make to their state; now, therefore, be it
    2-2        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-3  73rd Legislature, hereby commend the Silver-Haired Legislature for
    2-4  its hard work and extend best wishes for an enjoyable session; and,
    2-5  be it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-7  members of the Silver-Haired Legislature as an expression of high
    2-8  regard from the Texas Senate.
    2-9                                 _____________________________________
   2-10                                        President of the Senate
   2-11                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-12                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-13                                 the Senate on April 21, 1993.
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   2-15                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-16                                 _____________________________________
   2-17                                         Member, Texas Senate