HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Harris County Commissioner Jim Fonteno has been 1-2 responsible for the development and implementation of an 1-3 outstanding program designed to benefit senior citizens, and his 1-4 remarkable achievements in this area are truly worthy of special 1-5 praise and recognition; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This worthwhile effort addresses the needs of the 1-7 elderly through a number of initiatives, including nutrition and 1-8 transportation programs and in doing so improves these Texans' 1-9 quality of life while making more efficient use of public 1-10 resources; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In addition to providing basic services to senior 1-12 citizens, the program also encompasses the Senior Citizen Olympics, 1-13 a popular athletic contest that has grown to include six separate 1-14 events throughout Harris County; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The Senior Citizen Program is tailored to meet the 1-16 needs of both homebound and active individuals; community centers 1-17 have become an indispensable element of the effort, and these 1-18 gathering places provide an entire range of services and 1-19 entertainment for the elderly even as they promote their active 1-20 involvement in their community; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In large part because of the dedication and hard 1-22 work of Jim Fonteno, the Senior Citizen Program has enriched and 1-23 brightened the lives of countless residents of Harris County, and 1-24 it is indeed fitting at this time to recognize Commissioner Fonteno 2-1 for his many valuable contributions; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-3 hereby honor Harris County Commissioner Jim Fonteno for his 2-4 outstanding public service and extend to him sincere best wishes 2-5 for continued success in the years to come; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Commissioner Fonteno as an expression of high regard 2-8 by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Jackson _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 334 was adopted by the House on June 1, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 334 was adopted by the Senate on June 2, 1997, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor