HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The contributions of the senior citizens of Texas 1-2 cannot be overstated, for their experience and wisdom are vital to 1-3 the future of the Lone Star State; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Preparing for these citizens' future requirements 1-5 is a pressing issue for this state and nation, for the number of 1-6 elderly Texans will continue to rise as life expectancy is extended 1-7 and the postwar baby boom crests; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The global ratio of elderly to newborn projected for 1-9 the year 2020 is 15-to-1, with an accompanying rise in needs and 1-10 resources that must be met; one group that deserves much praise for 1-11 its efforts to draw attention to these issues is the Midlothian 1-12 Middle School Eighth Grade Community Service Problem Solving Team 1-13 and its "Project: S.E.N.I.O.R.S.--Supporting Elders' Needs In Our 1-14 Rising Society"; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Begun by a dedicated and concerned group of students 1-16 under the direction of Beth Van Amburgh, the project raises 1-17 community awareness of the needs of senior citizens, fosters 1-18 stronger relationships and understanding between young people and 1-19 the elderly, and assists in raising funds to help this valuable 1-20 population; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Project: S.E.N.I.O.R.S. has prompted Midlothian 1-22 Mayor Maurice Osborn to declare April 10, 1999, as Senior Citizens' 1-23 Day in Midlothian, and it is indeed a pleasure to join those 1-24 citizens in paying tribute to this noteworthy segment of our 2-1 state's population; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-3 hereby declare April 10, 1999, Senior Citizens' Day in Texas and 2-4 encourage its observance in communities across the state; and, be 2-5 it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for prominent display at Midlothian Middle School to honor 2-8 the members of the Eighth Grade Community Service Problem Solving 2-9 Team for their forward-looking efforts. Pitts _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 114 was adopted by the House on March 30, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 114 was adopted by the Senate on April 16, 1999, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor