R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas Retired Employees Association was
 1-2     chartered on July 14, 1977, for the purpose of enhancing and
 1-3     improving the status, benefits, and morale of retired state
 1-4     employees; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The main objective of the Texas Retired Employees
 1-6     Association is to identify the needs of state retirees and respond
 1-7     appropriately by making those needs known to legislators, the Texas
 1-8     Employees Retirement System, and various federal agencies; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The association also helps to establish priorities
1-10     for the betterment of retirees such as retirement annuities,
1-11     adequate health programs, and other benefits; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The members of the organization represent a strong
1-13     and united front on matters of mutual interest regarding retired
1-14     state employees; and
1-15           WHEREAS, "A Day at the Capitol" meeting of the association
1-16     that will be held in Austin on April 24, 2001, will mark 24 years
1-17     of service to the welfare of retired state employees; now,
1-18     therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-20     Legislature hereby commend the Texas Retired Employees Association
1-21     on its many contributions to the welfare of retired state employees
1-22     and recognize April 24, 2001, as Texas Retired Employees
1-23     Association Day at the State Capitol.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 773 was adopted by the House on April
         24, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House