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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Senior Day is taking place on February 10, 2009, at |
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the State Capitol, and this occasion offers a welcome opportunity |
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to pay tribute to the many contributions made by the senior citizens |
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of the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Senior Advocacy Coalition, |
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this year's event is focused on the theme "Seniors--the Heart of |
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Texas"; that sentiment is indeed a fitting tribute to the |
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significant role these individuals play in communities across our |
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state; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the decades, they have helped Texas to |
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achieve greatness in a broad range of fields, including industry, |
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the arts, agriculture, education, information technology, space |
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exploration, and more; and |
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WHEREAS, Witnesses to monumental events during their |
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lifetimes, many residents age 60 and older have served their nation |
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in times of war, and they have also helped maintain the peace in |
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postings around the globe; and |
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WHEREAS, The experience and wisdom gained by senior Texans |
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make them revered mentors and role models to younger generations; |
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among the lessons they teach is the value of leading an active and |
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healthy life well into the golden years, and their ongoing |
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achievements are not only inspiring but also represent valuable |
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contributions that greatly benefit their fellow citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Texas has approximately three million |
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residents over age 60, and that number is expected to grow to more |
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than five million by the year 2020; strong in numbers and |
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distinguished by their great endeavors, past and present, the |
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seniors of the Lone Star State are a valuable resource for all |
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Texans, and they are indeed deserving of respect and admiration; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 10, 2009, as Senior Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to all participants best wishes for an |
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enjoyable and rewarding visit to Austin. |