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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In recognition of Older Americans Month in May, |
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residents of Ector County are joining together for the 10th Annual |
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Senior Celebration, which is taking place in Odessa on May 15, 2013; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Hosted by the newspaper Dos Mundos, the Senior |
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Celebration will provide older adults in the area as well as their |
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friends, family members, and caregivers the chance to enjoy a day of |
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fun, good food, and entertainment while learning more about the |
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many social services, organizations, and volunteer opportunities |
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available to them; the theme of this year's event is "South of the |
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Border"; and |
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WHEREAS, Local health care providers, such as Medical Center |
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Hospital, along with a number of home health agencies and |
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pharmacies are sponsoring the event, and a variety of free health |
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screenings and demonstrations will be offered that day; and |
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WHEREAS, Older Americans Month presents an ideal occasion to |
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acknowledge the wisdom, perspectives, and experiences that senior |
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citizens bring to the lives of their loved ones and to the culture |
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at large, and it is indeed fitting to offer our gratitude and a |
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heartfelt salute to these esteemed elders; now, therefore, be it |
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ESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 10th Annual Senior Celebration |
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in Ector County and extend to the organizers and attendees sincere |
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best wishes for a successful and rewarding event. |
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Lewis |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1834 was adopted by the House on May |
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8, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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