S.C.R. No. 142 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to 1-2 commemorate the month of May, 1995, 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 and Services for the 1-6 Aging, which represents nonprofit homes and communities, conducts 1-7 an annual art contest for the residents of homes for the aging to 1-8 acknowledge the vitality and creativity of all older Texans; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Almost 300 residents from the ages of 65 to 101 1-10 participated from across the state 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 exhibition at the State Capitol Building from May 20 to May 26, 1-14 1995, and at the San Antonio Convention Center from October 30 to 1-15 November 2, 1995; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The Gala Awards Ceremony of the Texas Association of 1-17 Homes and Services for the Aging's Fifth Annual Art Exhibition, 1-18 "Art is Ageless," will be held on Saturday, May 20, 1995, from 3:00 1-19 to 5:30 p.m. at the State Capitol Building to honor all 1-20 participants and winners; and 1-21 WHEREAS, It is fitting that treasured members of our society 1-22 are being honored for their invaluable wisdom, insight, talent, and 1-23 life experience; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-2 hereby congratulate the winners and participants of the art show 2-3 and recognize their work as a reflection of the creativity of all 2-4 older Texans; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Legislature of the State of Texas extend 2-6 the highest regard and appreciation to all participants and welcome 2-7 them and their families to Austin and the State Capitol Building 2-8 for the Gala Awards Ceremony of the "Art is Ageless" exhibition.