SENATE MEMORIAL 17

51st legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2014

INTRODUCED BY

Michael S. Sanchez

A MEMORIAL

DECLARING JANUARY 27, 2014 AS "SENIOR CITIZENS DAY" IN THE SENATE.

     WHEREAS, fellow New Mexicans recognize the ultimate sacrifices that a generation gave of themselves during wartime to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today; and

     WHEREAS, recognition of achievements by a generation that helped shape a nation continues to enrich the lives of every New Mexican; and

     WHEREAS, much gratitude is deserved for the enormous contributions made daily by senior citizens to communities through their volunteer activities; and

     WHEREAS, respect is warranted for senior citizens, whose wisdom and experience enrich New Mexico's valued diversity; and

     WHEREAS, support is justified for programs and services that are instrumental in allowing senior citizens of New Mexico to live independently for as long as possible and with dignity;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 27, 2014 be declared "Senior Citizens Day" in the senate; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the aging and long-term services department.

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