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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Association of Homes and |
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Services for the Aging are visiting the Capitol today to celebrate |
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the quality of care provided to our aging population through |
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faith-based and community-based organizations in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Homes and Services for the |
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Aging members include professionals, volunteers, nurses, and other |
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long-term care professionals from nonprofit organizations across |
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the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Some 30,000 Texas seniors receive services from |
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nonprofit organizations in their homes, senior housing facilities, |
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retirement communities, assisted living, and nursing homes and |
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through other community programs; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Homes and Services for the |
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Aging members have, as their primary mission, a dedication to |
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improving care and sustaining the highest quality of life possible |
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for our state's aging population; this goal becomes increasingly |
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important as the baby boom generation approaches retirement age; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations that provide care for our |
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seniors continue to lead the state in quality of care, and their |
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provision of such essential services merits widespread gratitude; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 29, 2007, as Texas Association |
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of Homes and Services for the Aging Day at the Capitol and extend to |
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the delegation present on this day best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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memorable visit. |
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Pitts |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 113 was adopted by the House on |
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January 29, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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