H.R. No. 407 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas 1-2 is proud to recognize the members of the Silver-Haired Legislature, 1-3 who meet for the purpose of considering and drafting resolutions 1-4 concerning the needs of older Texans; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Silver-haired legislators generously volunteer their 1-6 time and energy, serving without compensation, on behalf of Texas' 1-7 elderly population; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Elected for two-year terms, representatives make a 1-9 valuable contribution to the state by informing the state 1-10 legislature of the requirements of older Texans and identifying 1-11 concerns for the future; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Goals established by the Silver-Haired Legislature 1-13 include encouraging legislative involvement by older citizens in an 1-14 effort to help them become a viable political force in their 1-15 communities; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The Silver-Haired Legislature also provides an 1-17 avenue through which older citizens may serve as a resource to 1-18 public and private sectors, boards, and commissions; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The Silver-Haired Legislature is a nonpartisan 1-20 organization composed of men and women who are respected leaders in 1-21 their communities and exemplary citizens; it is important that 1-22 these individuals be recognized for the significant contributions 1-23 they make to their state; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of 2-2 Texas, 74th Legislature, hereby commend the Silver-Haired 2-3 Legislature for its hard work and extend best wishes for an 2-4 enjoyable session; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be prepared for 2-6 members of the Silver-Haired Legislature as an expression of high 2-7 regard from the Texas House of Representatives.