SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 79
WHEREAS, Many long-term care residents, professionals, and
volunteers are visiting the State Capitol today to celebrate the
quality care provided to our aging population through
faith-based and community-based organizations in Texas; and
WHEREAS, From the plains of the Panhandle to the piney
woods of East Texas, from the mountains of El Paso to the coastal
waters of the Gulf of Mexico, from the rural hills of Central
Texas to the urban streets of San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas,
faith-based and community-based organizations remain dedicated
to serving aging citizens of Texas; and
WHEREAS, More than 200 of these organizations have joined
together as the Texas Association of Homes and Services for the
Aging, and the men and women who make up this group are committed
to ensuring quality long-term care for our aging population; the
dedication and commitment of these family members, nurses,
administrators, and volunteer board members provide the
foundation for the future of long-term care in the Lone Star
State; and
WHEREAS, Some 30,000 seniors from around the state receive
services from nonprofit organizations in their homes, in senior
housing facilities, in retirement communities and assisted
living facilities, in nursing homes, or in other community
programs; and
WHEREAS, The organizations that provide long-term care
have as their primary mission a dedication to improving care and
sustaining the highest quality of life possible for our aging
population; this goal becomes increasingly important as the baby
boom generation is reaching retirement age; and
WHEREAS, The population of Texans age 60 and older is
projected to increase from 2.7 million in 2000 to 7.5 million by
2030, an increase of 176 percent; this increase in the senior
citizen demographic makes planning for long-term care a
challenge that is not only a worthwhile endeavor but a truly
necessary goal; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby recognize February 3, 2003, as Texas
Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Day at the
Capitol and extend to the delegation present on this day sincere
best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit.
Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 3, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate