H.R. No. 354

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to honor the senior citizens of our state and to recognize February 13, 2007, as Senior Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, There are approximately three million Texans over 60 years of age; by the year 2020, it is estimated that more than five million Texans will be senior citizens; and

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

WHEREAS, Through their selfless service to others and through their enthusiasm for living life to the fullest, senior Texans are role models for younger Texans; as Texans continue to live longer, these seniors will demonstrate the importance of healthy aging, which is being emphasized on Senior Day this year; and

WHEREAS, Texas seniors reflect the state's diverse ethnic, spiritual, and cultural roots and exemplify the common bonds the citizens of the Lone Star State share; Senior Day at the Capitol celebrates the contributions of these citizens and addresses the issues facing seniors in Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby commend senior Texans for their priceless contributions to our state and extend to them a warm welcome to the Capitol on this special day in their honor; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the visiting delegation as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Hartnett

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 354 was adopted by the House on February 13, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House