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This resolution designates April as Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) Month for a 10-year period, recognizing the significant contributions of this nonpartisan organization of seniors aged 60 and over who are elected by Texas Area Agencies on Aging. The TSHL, which was established in 1985, consists of up to 123 members who meet biennially at the Texas Capitol to discuss and advocate for issues affecting older Texans, and has successfully influenced over 275 pieces of legislation, including the creation of the Silver Alert program and enacting protections against senior financial abuse. The resolution highlights the organization's role in promoting civic engagement among older citizens and acknowledges its four-decade history of encouraging seniors to actively participate in legislative and governmental affairs. By officially designating a month to recognize TSHL, the resolution aims to honor the organization's ongoing efforts to represent and improve the lives of senior Texans while reinforcing the importance of an informed and engaged citizenry.

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