SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
pay tribute to the senior citizens of our state and to proclaim 
February 8, 2005, Senior Day at the Capitol; and

	WHEREAS, Today, nearly three million Texans are at least
60 years of age; by 2020, it is estimated more than five million 
Texans will be senior citizens; and

	WHEREAS, Senior Texans have provided decades of service as 
leaders of communities across the state by building the public 
and private sectors of our state's economy and by promoting 
cultural expansion; and

	WHEREAS, These exemplary residents have helped Texas 
achieve greatness in agriculture, education, industry, 
information technology, literature, the performing and visual 
arts, space exploration and sports; and

	WHEREAS, Through their exemplary service to others and 
through their enthusiasm for living life to the fullest, they are 
role models for younger Texans; a special appreciation goes to 
the members of "The Greatest Generation" for the many sacrifices 
they made at home and abroad during World War II; and

	WHEREAS, Our seniors reflect our diverse ethnic, spiritual 
and cultural roots, as well as our common bonds and our pride in 
the Lone Star State and our nation; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend a warm welcome to the senior 
Texans who are visiting the State Capitol on this special day in 
their honor; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 8, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate