The resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Medicare and Medicaid Act, which took place on July 30, 1965, under President Lyndon B. Johnson. This landmark legislation established two crucial health insurance programs: Medicare, aimed at citizens aged 65 and older, and Medicaid, designed for individuals with limited income. In the first three years after its enactment, nearly 20 million beneficiaries enrolled in these programs, which have since grown to serve millions across the United States, including over 4.7 million Texans receiving Medicare and more than 4.1 million enrolled in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) as of April 2025.

The resolution highlights the significant impact that Medicare and Medicaid have had on improving access to vital health care services for generations of Americans. It expresses the privilege of the Texas Senate to celebrate this important milestone, recognizing the ongoing importance of these programs in providing health care coverage to millions of individuals and families.