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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 8, 2011, and |
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this occasion offers a welcome opportunity to pay tribute to the |
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many contributions made by the senior citizens of this state; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, nearly three million Texans are at least 60 |
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years of age, and by the year 2020, it is estimated that more than |
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five million Texans will be senior citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Senior Texans have provided decades of service as |
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community leaders and have played a vital role in building the |
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public and private sectors of the Texas economy and in enriching the |
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cultural life of the state; and |
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WHEREAS, These exceptional citizens have helped Texas |
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achieve greatness in agriculture, education, industry, information |
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technology, literature, music, the visual and performing arts, |
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medicine, science, space exploration, and sports; and |
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WHEREAS, The sacrifices that many older Americans have made |
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at home and abroad during military service are deserving of special |
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recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, Valued as mentors for the experience and wisdom they |
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have gained over the years, senior Texans are also revered as role |
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models for their exemplary service to others and their enthusiasm |
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for living life to the fullest; and |
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WHEREAS, Our seniors reflect our diverse ethnic, spiritual, |
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and cultural roots and remind us of the common bonds and pride we |
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share as citizens of this state and nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 8, 2011, as Senior Day at the |
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Capitol and commend the senior citizens of Texas for their many |
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contributions to the Lone Star State. |
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Turner |
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Davis of Dallas |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 238 was adopted by the House on |
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February 8, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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