R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Today, there are approximately three million
 1-2     citizens in Texas that are 60 years of age and older who are
 1-3     continuing to help Texas grow and prosper, and it is projected that
 1-4     in 20 years that number will increase to more than five million
 1-5     Texans; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Imparting their unique wisdom and knowledge, these
 1-7     senior citizens reflect the state's cultural, spiritual, and ethnic
 1-8     diversity, and have devoted their lives to making Texas a better
 1-9     place in which to live, work, and raise families while serving as
1-10     teachers and role models for younger generations; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Countless elderly Texans relish their role as
1-12     grandparents and mentors, instilling many of the same values and
1-13     principles in their grandchildren that were taught to them by their
1-14     parents and grandparents; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Helping to bridge the gap between past, present, and
1-16     future, senior citizens in Texas have made immeasurable
1-17     contributions in such important areas as education, industry,
1-18     agriculture, space exploration, information technology, music,
1-19     arts, and sports; furthermore, they have ably defended our nation's
1-20     freedoms so that democracy could flourish in the United States; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Texas has reaped the benefits
1-22     of senior citizens' experience, vision, and leadership, and it is
1-23     most fitting to honor them for their numerous good works and deeds;
1-24     now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby recognize February 6, 2001, as Senior Day in
 2-3     Texas and encourage Texans to observe and celebrate the
 2-4     contributions of these treasured citizens with appropriate
 2-5     ceremonies and festivities.
                                                                    Naishtat
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 56 was adopted by the House on
         February 6, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House