SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 484

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to the Dallas Home for Jewish Aged on the Golden Acres 
Campus on the special occasion of its 50th anniversary; and

	WHEREAS, Established in 1953, the Home serves the
North Texas elderly of all faiths, races, and national origins, 
and it is well known for its high standards of care; and

	WHEREAS, Golden Acres is a 31-acre site in the rolling 
hills east of White Rock Lake in Dallas and every resident's room 
in the Home overlooks a garden; the Home provides a nurturing and 
secure environment where residents receive the medical care and 
rehabilitative services they need, as well as emotional support, 
love, and companionship; and

	WHEREAS, Its residents are treated according to their 
unique and individual needs and are provided with an experienced 
and dedicated team of physicians, nurses and nursing assistants, 
physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists, and other 
health care experts; and

	WHEREAS, The quality of life for the residents of this 
peaceful community is enriched by its natural surroundings, 
beautiful gardens, and a wide variety of social and artistic 
activities and services; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the residents and 
caregivers of the Dallas Home for Jewish Aged on the Golden Acres 
Campus and extend to them best wishes for a joyous 50th anniversary
celebration; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as a memento of this special occasion.
                                                                         Shapiro




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 1, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate