SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Grayson County Alzheimer's Caregiver Respite Time Out Program of the Texoma Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging; and

WHEREAS, The program provides services to citizens with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, as well as to their caregivers; millions of people in the United States have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia; and

WHEREAS, The Time Out Program improves the quality of life for Grayson County patients with these diseases and for their caregivers by providing them with respite care, support and friendship, and mental and physical stimulation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the Grayson County Alzheimer's Caregiver Respite Time Out Program of the Texoma Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging for its exceptional contributions to the area's residents and extend best wishes to all associated with the program for continued success in the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this program as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Estes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 12, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate