SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Tuesday, February 4 as Senior Day 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Senior citizens are the "heart of Texas"; they 
have devoted their lives to making our state a better place to 
live, work, and raise families, and they continue to contribute 
to the welfare of this state, as they share their ample knowledge 
and experience in the workplace and as volunteers; and
	WHEREAS, Today's senior citizens have contributed 
greatly to the betterment of our state and have had a positive 
impact in such fields as education, industry, agriculture, space 
exploration, information technology, music, arts, and sports; 
they have also defended our nation's freedoms so that democracy 
continues to flourish; and
	WHEREAS, Because the true strength and character of any 
society may be measured by how it treats its senior members, we 
must always strive to ensure that older Texans are accorded not 
only the services they need but also the opportunities and esteem 
they so richly deserve; and
	WHEREAS, The golden years hold great opportunities and  
rewards, and older citizens should know that they are admired 
and respected for the many gifts they have made to our state and 
our country; it is fitting that a special day be set aside by 
the Texas Legislature to honor those who have given so much to 
succeeding generations; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby recognize February 4, 2003, as Senior Day 
and gratefully salute our seniors who are healthy and active and 
those who have special needs; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
honor of all the senior citizens of our state.
                                                             Zaffirini, Nelson, 
                                                              Barrientos, Carona





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   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 6, 2003.



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   Secretary of the Senate