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79S31929 MDM-D

By:  Hernandez                                                    H.R. No. 680



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Denver Harbor Senior Citizens, Inc., is celebrating 
a joyous milestone on May 19, 2006, when it commemorates 25 years of 
service to the people of Houston's inner east side; and
	WHEREAS, Since its inception, this outstanding nonprofit has 
fulfilled its original purpose of enhancing the quality of life for 
older residents through the provision of nutritious meals, served 
at the Denver Harbor Senior Citizens Center at 6402 Market Street; 
and
	WHEREAS, With the expansion of its programming, "El Centro 
Alegre," or "The Happy Center," as it has been fondly nicknamed by 
seniors, now also serves as a place to meet friends for a game of 
dominoes, work on arts and crafts projects, enjoy monthly birthday 
celebrations, and make a reservation for an out-of-town trip; 
additional needs are met through telephone calls and home visits to 
the ill, information and referral services, weekly exercise 
programs, and biannual health screenings, while transportation to 
and from the center is available to those living within a certain 
distance; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the center is ably guided by Richard 
Caldwell, executive director, with the support of Carmen Garza, 
assistant director, Rose Martinez, caseworker, and Elma Navarez, 
administrative aide; and
	WHEREAS, Providing oversight is the board of directors, led 
by president Gloria Ayala, first vice president Jesse Castaneda, 
second vice president Carolyn Lopez, secretary Virginia 
Villarreal, and treasurer Roy Zermeno; also sharing their time and 
expertise as board members are Moses Becerra, Rosemary Salazar, Joe 
M. Padilla, Graci Garces, Carolyn Ramirez, Elizabeth Jimenez, Eric 
Zuniga, Daniel Montez, Mary Ann Carrion, Judy Vacanti, and Theresa 
Z. Padilla; and
	WHEREAS, The Denver Harbor Senior Citizens Center opened in 
1981, with Tlazalteotlzin Nelson as executive director; serving on 
the initial board were Judge Richard Vara, president, Tony Valdez, 
first vice president, Judy Martin Vacanti, treasurer, and Theresa 
Padilla, secretary, along with Edwardo Lopez, Albert Luna, Luis 
Mier, Joe Padilla, Joan Powell, Roger Pena, and Flora Suarez; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, the dedication of other area 
citizens has allowed this much-needed organization to continue to 
brighten the lives of countless seniors; those who have also 
contributed to the center's success include past executive director 
Martha Gonzales Flores and past board members Yolanda Aguilar, 
Ernest Arrendando, Iren Briones, Maria Flores, George Garcia, 
Delores Hernandez, Bertha Martinez, Frank Martinez, Rose Moreno, 
Richard Olivares, Jesus Padilla, Starla Reicek, Greg T. Reyes, 
Alfreida Rocha, Maria Santillan, Richard Torres, and Gerard Torres; 
and
	WHEREAS, For a quarter-century, Denver Harbor Senior 
Citizens, Inc., has promoted health, friendship, and safety for 
senior Texans, and it is a pleasure to commend its staff, board, and 
volunteers on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate all those 
associated with Denver Harbor Senior Citizens, Inc., on the 25th 
anniversary of its founding and extend to them sincere best wishes 
for a memorable observance; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.