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. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate