1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 631
 1-2           WHEREAS, It is a distinct honor for the Senate of the
 1-3     State of Texas to recognize the Young at Heart project for its
 1-4     dedication to making a difference in the lives of so many who might
 1-5     otherwise go unnoticed; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Sponsors of the West Dallas Love Connection event to
 1-7     be held on May 20, 1999, at the Anita Martinez Recreation Center,
 1-8     Young at Heart hopes to draw out senior volunteers who will share
 1-9     their wisdom and love with the smallest and most innocent; filling
1-10     the void that exists in some young lives through a lack of hands-on
1-11     nurturing is the goal of this event designed by the Texas Department
1-12     of Protective and Regulatory Services; and
1-13           WHEREAS, There are almost 300,000 children in Texas, six
1-14     years of age and younger, who spend a majority of their waking
1-15     hours in some kind of care outside of the home; busy parents trying
1-16     to provide for their family are forced to rely on others to help
1-17     develop the social, intellectual, and emotional growth that is
1-18     cultivated during this time in these young lives; this rising
1-19     generation needs a one-on-one connection to stimulate these skills
1-20     and Young at Heart is trying to help; and
1-21           WHEREAS, This project benefits children, older Texans,
1-22     parents, child-care providers, and the community as a whole by
1-23     encouraging senior adults to volunteer to share their special kind
1-24     of caring; bridging the gap between young and old offers those in
 2-1     the spring of their life a whole new world of experiences and
 2-2     knowledge and those in their autumn years are once again feeling
 2-3     genuinely needed; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, Whether it be the touch of a small hand or the kind
 2-5     words of a parental figure, both generations deserve to feel the
 2-6     warmth generated by this special kind of caring; both are entitled
 2-7     to all the love and attention that can be exchanged and that is
 2-8     what Young at Heart is offering to the citizens of West Dallas with
 2-9     its Love Connection; now, therefore, be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11     76th Legislature, hereby extend its deepest gratitude to the
2-12     Young at Heart project for sponsoring such a meritorious endeavor;
2-13     and, be it further
2-14           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
2-15     expression of the highest regard of the Texas Senate.
2-16                                                                    West
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2-18                                          President of the Senate
2-19                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-20                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-21                                  on April 12, 1999.
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2-23                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-25                                           Member, Texas Senate