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                                                                  H.R. No. 575



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For nearly 30 years, the Houston Heights Tower has 
been dedicated to preserving personal independence and providing 
fellowship opportunities for area senior citizens; and
	WHEREAS,  A vision born of the Reverend Jim Smith, the 
facility was a labor of love, built through the combined efforts of 
St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Heights Presbyterian Church, Heights 
Christian Church, and All Saints Catholic Church; Heights Tower 
filled a void in the central Houston area, providing a home for 
self-reliant seniors who no longer wished to be burdened with the 
upkeep of a house and yard; and
	WHEREAS, The groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 13, 
1973; built within proximity of a hospital, grocery store, 
pharmacy, beauty salon, and park, Houston Heights Tower is well 
suited to meeting the needs of its residents; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding residential facility has been a 
haven for area senior citizens, offering the promise of enjoyable 
recreational activities, affordable housing, and the companionship 
of good friends who share the desire to lead active lives; Houston 
Heights Tower has blessed the lives of many by preserving the 
dignity of its residents, serving as an island of support, 
encouragement, and security to revered members of society who have 
earned the privilege that should accompany a long and meaningful 
life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the Houston Heights Tower on the 30th 
anniversary of its groundbreaking ceremony and extend sincere best 
wishes to all its residents and staff.

                                                                          Farrar

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 575 was adopted by the House on April 
25, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House