78R16074 WMS-D

By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 1280



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Carlos Higgins, in his capacity as speaker pro 
tempore for the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL), is a 
tireless and highly respected advocate for senior citizens in the 
state of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Higgins is now in his second term as a member of 
the TSHL, a nonpartisan group of 116 Texans age 60 and older that 
works with elected officials to achieve a better quality of life for 
seniors; and
	WHEREAS, A retired Air Force pilot and lawyer who has served 
on the Round Rock school board and the Williamson County Literacy 
Council, Mr. Higgins currently represents a district that covers 
all of Williamson County and northern Travis County, and he is also 
a member of the National Silver-Haired Congress; and
	WHEREAS, Through his wholehearted commitment to safeguarding 
and representing the interests of the Lone Star State's older 
residents, Mr. Higgins is working to benefit countless Texans, and 
he may reflect with pride on his many significant contributions to 
the betterment of this state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Carlos Higgins for his exemplary efforts 
in behalf of senior citizens as speaker pro tem of the Texas 
Silver-Haired Legislature and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Higgins as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.