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 2-17 ______________________________________ 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. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate