SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 188

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to honor the senior citizens of our state and to declare 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 at 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 80th 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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Nelson, Harris

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 13, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate