By:  Barrientos                                      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.