R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Today, there are approximately three million 1-2 citizens in Texas 60 years of age or older who are continuing to 1-3 help Texas grow and prosper, and it is projected that in 20 years 1-4 that number will increase to more than five million Texans; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Imparting their unique wisdom and knowledge, these 1-6 senior citizens reflect the state's cultural, spiritual, and ethnic 1-7 diversity and have devoted their lives to making Texas a better 1-8 place in which to live, work, and raise families while serving as 1-9 teachers and role models for younger generations; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Countless elderly Texans relish their role as 1-11 grandparents and mentors, instilling many of the same values and 1-12 principles in their grandchildren that were taught to them by their 1-13 parents and grandparents; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Helping to bridge the gap between past, present, and 1-15 future, senior citizens in Texas have made immeasurable 1-16 contributions in such important areas as education, industry, 1-17 agriculture, space exploration, information technology, music, 1-18 arts, and sports; furthermore, they have ably defended our nation's 1-19 freedoms so that democracy could flourish in the United States; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Texas has reaped the benefits 1-21 of senior citizens' experience, vision, and leadership, and it is 1-22 most fitting to honor them for their numerous good works and deeds; 1-23 now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby recognize February 6, 2001, as Senior Day in 2-2 Texas and encourage Texans to observe and celebrate the 2-3 contributions of these treasured citizens with appropriate 2-4 ceremonies and festivities. Green _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 210 was adopted by the House on February 6, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House