R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 1-2     Legislature is proud to commemorate the month of May 1999 as Older
 1-3     Americans Month in recognition of the many worthwhile contributions
 1-4     senior citizens have made and continue to make in our society; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Homes and Services for the
 1-6     Aging (TAHSA) conducts an annual art contest to acknowledge the
 1-7     vitality and creativity of all older Texans; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Throughout the State of Texas more than 250
 1-9     residents, ranging in age from 65 to 96, have participated in the
1-10     competition by submitting their art, crafts, and literary works for
1-11     consideration; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The winning entries will be featured in a special
1-13     exhibition at the State Capitol from May 8 to May 22, 1999; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The awards ceremony of TAHSA's Ninth Annual Art
1-15     Exhibition, "Art is Ageless," will be held on Saturday, May 15,
1-16     1999, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Capitol to honor all participants
1-17     and winners; and
1-18           WHEREAS, It is fitting that these treasured members of our
1-19     society are being recognized for their insights, talents, and life
1-20     experiences; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby congratulate the winners and participants of the
1-23     Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging's Ninth
1-24     Annual Art Exhibition and recognize their work as a reflection of
 2-1     the creativity of all older Texans; and, be it further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the members of the house extend their highest
 2-3     regard and appreciation to all participants and welcome these
 2-4     talented Texans and their families to Austin and the State Capitol
 2-5     for the awards ceremony of the "Art is Ageless" exhibition.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 991 was adopted by the House on May
         21, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House