1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33 1-3 WHEREAS, Today, there are approximately three million 1-4 citizens in Texas who are 60 years of age and older who are 1-5 continuing to help Texas grow and prosper, and it is projected 1-6 that in 20 years that number will increase to more than five 1-7 million Texans; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Imparting their unique wisdom and knowledge, 1-9 these senior citizens reflect the state's cultural, spiritual, 1-10 and ethnic diversity, and they have devoted their lives to making 1-11 Texas a better place in which to live, work, and raise families 1-12 while serving as teachers and role models for younger generations; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Countless elderly Texans relish their role as 1-15 grandparents and mentors, instilling many of the same values 1-16 and principles in their grandchildren that were taught to them 1-17 by their parents and grandparents; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Helping to bridge the gap between past, present, 1-19 and future, senior citizens in Texas have made immeasurable 1-20 contributions in such important areas as education, industry, 2-1 agriculture, space exploration, information technology, music, 2-2 arts, and sports; furthermore, they have ably defended our nation's 2-3 freedoms so that democracy could flourish in the United States; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Texas has reaped the 2-5 benefits of the experience, vision, and leadership of our senior 2-6 citizens, and it is most fitting to honor them for their numerous 2-7 good works and deeds; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 77th Legislature, hereby recognize February 6, 2001, as Senior Day 2-10 in Texas and encourage Texans to observe and celebrate the 2-11 contributions of these treasured citizens with appropriate 2-12 ceremonies and festivities. 2-13 Barrientos 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on January 17, 2001. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate