Houston, Texas-- Houston City Controller Sylvia R. Garcia participated in the 6^th Annual Senate District Senior Citizen Picnic at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Tuesday, September 5, 2000. Over 800 area senior citizens enjoyed an afternoon of food, fun, and entertainment at this year's picnic, which was sponsored by Senator Mario Gallegos.

The luau theme for this year's event was a favorite with the guests, as they shined in their bright tropical shirts, flowered blouses and grass skirts. Senior citizens were bused from area centers on Metro buses including groups from the Latino Learning Center, Denver Harbor, Salvation Army and Ripley House. Several lucky seniors took home door prizes including Astros tickets, savings bonds and gift baskets.

CIty Controller Garcia says, "Senator Gallegos and his staff have done a fantastic job with putting this together. I look forward to this event each year."

Event co-sponsors include the City of Houston-Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department and the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO).