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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 761
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services in Houston, |
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which is celebrating the Sara Feldt and Bertha Dattle Memorial |
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Annual Older Americans Day on May 10, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, The Annual Older Americans Day coincides with the |
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observance of Older Americans Month during the month of May; each |
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year Americans across the nation pay tribute to the older |
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citizens of this country whose service, patriotism, and |
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responsibility have provided a legacy for younger generations; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services in |
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Houston provides a wide range of services for some 290 residents; |
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it is located adjacent to The Medallion Jewish Assisted Living |
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Residence, which houses 51 residents, and it is celebrating its |
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66th year caring for the elderly of the Texas Gulf Coast; and |
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WHEREAS, Many members of the elderly population continue |
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to play a vital role in their community and spend numerous hours |
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volunteering on behalf of hospitals, schools, and philanthropic |
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organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, It is indeed appropriate to set aside a special |
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time to honor our elderly citizens for their many contributions |
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to society and the legacy of service they provide; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care |
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Services in Houston for their efforts on behalf of older citizens |
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and extend best wishes to the management, staff, and residents |
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for a memorable Older Americans Day event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of the event as an expression of esteem from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Ellis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 28, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |