1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 67 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize Bethesda Gardens Living Center on the occasion of 1-5 its grand opening being celebrated January 26, 2001; and 1-6 WHEREAS, With a growing number of our citizens seeking to 1-7 retain their lifestyle, it has become increasingly more important 1-8 that long-term health care providers promote independence, privacy, 1-9 and choice; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This newly constructed assisted living community 1-11 in southwest Fort Worth offers our elderly and disabled the 1-12 opportunity to maintain their independence and lead meaningful 1-13 lives; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A welcome option for those requiring assisted 1-15 living, Bethesda Gardens will enable its residents to enjoy their 1-16 lives in an extended family atmosphere and develop friendships 1-17 with staff members, volunteers, and fellow residents; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In helping to ensure the well-being and happiness of 1-19 our elderly and disabled, Bethesda Gardens is to be commended for 1-20 its commitment to enhance the quality of life of its residents; 2-1 now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Bethesda Gardens Living 2-4 Center on its grand opening and extend best wishes for the future; 2-5 and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 2-7 token of appreciation from the Texas Senate. 2-8 Moncrief 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on January 22, 2001. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate