SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 173
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize February 10, 2009, as Texas Organization of
  Residential Care Homes Day in Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes,
  known as TORCH, is an advocate for the rights of all assisted
  living and residential care residents so that they may be treated
  with optimum dignity, receive routinely high-quality service,
  and be afforded the maximum independence their condition will
  allow; and
 
         WHEREAS, TORCH also provides education to the assisted
  living industry, the legislature, state agencies, and the public
  so all may be aware of the importance of Texas seniors and their
  rights; and
 
         WHEREAS, TORCH will continue to lead the assisted living
  community in Texas as it cares for and protects residents that
  call their respective communities "home"; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby designate February 10, 2009, as Texas
  Organization of Residential Care Homes Day; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes Day.
 
  Deuell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 10, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate