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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 788
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Texas Retired Employees Association was
 1-4     chartered on July 14, 1977, for the purpose of enhancing and
 1-5     improving the status, benefits, and morale of retired state
 1-6     employees; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The main objective of the Texas Retired Employees
 1-8     Association is to identify the needs of state retirees and respond
 1-9     appropriately by making those needs known to legislators, the Texas
1-10     Employees Retirement System, and various federal agencies; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The association also helps to establish priorities
1-12     for the betterment of retirees such as retirement annuities,
1-13     adequate health programs, and other benefits; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The members of the organization represent a strong
1-15     and united front on matters of mutual interest regarding retired
1-16     state employees; and
1-17           WHEREAS, "A Day at the Capitol" meeting of the association
1-18     that will be held in Austin on April 24, 2001, will mark 24
1-19     years of service to the welfare of retired state employees; now,
1-20     therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     77th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Retired Employees
 2-3     Association on its many contributions to the welfare of retired
 2-4     state employees; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That April 24, 2001, be designated as Texas
 2-6     Retired Employees Association Day in Texas; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
 2-8     prepared for the Texas Retired Employees Association as an
 2-9     expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-10                                                              Barrientos
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2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on April 23, 2001.
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2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate