R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Older Texans are historians, providers of advice,
1-2 and role models for younger generations, and the state's 94,650
1-3 nursing facility residents represent a significant portion of this
1-4 valued population; and
1-5 WHEREAS, During their lifetimes, these citizens have
1-6 contributed immensely to the heritage of the Lone Star State and
1-7 have helped to shape the rich and unique culture for which Texas is
1-8 renowned, exemplifying good morals, solid family values, and strong
1-9 work ethics; and
1-10 WHEREAS, While honoring nursing home residents, it is also
1-11 important to recognize the staff of nursing homes, for they not
1-12 only provide quality health care for these citizens, but they also
1-13 contribute to residents' emotional and social well-being; and
1-14 WHEREAS, National Nursing Home Week is being commemorated May
1-15 9-15, 1999, and the theme for this year's observance is
1-16 "Celebration of Life"; this occasion offers an excellent
1-17 opportunity for the citizens of our state to visit these facilities
1-18 and to become more familiar with the many services provided for the
1-19 elderly, chronically ill, and convalescent of all ages; now,
1-20 therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of
1-21 the 76th Texas Legislature hereby recognize May 9-15, 1999, as
1-22 Nursing Home Week in Texas and encourage all Texans to visit one
1-23 of the state's many outstanding nursing facilities.
Naishtat
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 645 was adopted by the House on May
10, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House