TITLE: Commending Blue Skies of Texas in San Antonio for its service in behalf of retired military veterans and their families.

SUMMARY: Commending Blue Skies of Texas in San Antonio for its service in behalf of retired military veterans and their families.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Blue Skies of Texas in San Antonio has long helped to provide quality retirement living for our nation's veterans and their families; and WHEREAS, Originally named Air Force Village, this nonprofit retirement community opened its first campus in 1970 and added a second location in 1987; through the decades, it has provided retired military officers and the spouses of deceased veterans with senior-focused living facilities and a diverse array of health care services designed to meet any need, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice; and WHEREAS, In 2014, the establishment was rebranded Blue Skies of Texas and expanded its mission to include all former military personnel as well as civilian seniors; and WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to the men and women of the United States armed forces and their families for the immeasurable sacrifices they make in this country's behalf, and Blue Skies of Texas is committed to ensuring that they receive the assistance and support that they so richly deserve; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Blue Skies of Texas for its outstanding service to retired military veterans and their families and extend to all those associated with the enterprise sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Blue Skies of Texas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Galindo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 465 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House