By McReynolds H.R. No. 174 76R4905 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Citizen participation in the democratic process is 1-2 necessary to ensure a dynamic and responsive government and the 1-3 Texas Silver-Haired Legislature has achieved outstanding success in 1-4 this regard; and 1-5 WHEREAS, These dedicated volunteers are elected for two-year 1-6 terms and devote their efforts to developing legislation and policy 1-7 initiatives of interest to older Texans for presentation to the 1-8 state legislature; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Vital and valued members of their communities, the 1-10 members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature share their years of 1-11 wisdom and experience with government officials, imparting valuable 1-12 insight into the needs of the elderly; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The knowledgeable and committed individuals who 1-14 comprise the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature are working to create 1-15 a brighter future for all Texans, and it is indeed appropriate that 1-16 they be honored for their many significant contributions at this 1-17 time; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby commend the members of the Texas Silver-Haired 1-20 Legislature for their many outstanding accomplishments and extend 1-21 to them sincere best wishes for continued success in the future; 1-22 and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for the members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature as 2-1 an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.