By Rhodes                                        H.R. No. 190

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Citizen participation in the governmental process is

 1-2     one of the cornerstones of democracy, and organizations that foster

 1-3     this participation perform an essential function; one such group is

 1-4     the Silver-Haired Legislature, and the public-spirited men and

 1-5     women that comprise this body are indeed deserving of special

 1-6     praise and recognition; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Elected for two-year terms, the members of the

 1-8     Silver-Haired Legislature convene to develop legislation and policy

 1-9     initiatives for presentation to the state legislature, with

1-10     particular emphasis on issues of interest to older Texans; and

1-11           WHEREAS, These vital and valued members of their communities

1-12     volunteer their time and talent to serve with the organization, and

1-13     in sharing their years of wisdom and experience they provide

1-14     legislators with valuable insight into the needs and priorities of

1-15     the elderly; and

1-16           WHEREAS, The Silver-Haired Legislature's many contributions

1-17     to the welfare of the Lone Star State have benefited not only

1-18     senior citizens but Texans of all ages, and it is to be hoped that

1-19     this worthy group's efforts will continue for many years to come;

1-20     now, therefore, be it

1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-22     Legislature hereby commend the members of the Silver-Haired

1-23     Legislature on their outstanding public service and extend to them

1-24     sincere best wishes for continued success in the future; and, be it

 2-1     further

 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-3     prepared for the members of the Silver-Haired Legislature as an

 2-4     expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.