By: Rosson S.R. No. 621 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize Child Care Licensing, the El Paso division of the Texas 1-4 Department of Protective and Regulatory Services; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Child Care Licensing is invested with the enormous 1-6 responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of our young 1-7 children; they are the watchdogs of our future; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The goal of the agency is to draw attention to 1-9 the importance of the environment that surrounds our very young 1-10 children; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The future of our state and of our world depends on 1-12 the quality of care provided for our very young people; adults who 1-13 have enjoyed an early childhood that prepares them to take full 1-14 advantage of their educational opportunities become productive 1-15 citizens in our communities of tomorrow; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Child Care Licensing seeks to emphasize the 1-17 importance of early childhood experiences and encourage the 1-18 availability of such services for all our citizens; and 1-19 WHEREAS, High quality early childhood services represent 1-20 a worthy commitment to the future of our children; now, therefore, 1-21 be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Child Care Licensing for requiring 2-1 and setting standards for high quality child care; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-3 Child Care Licensing as an expression of gratitude from the 2-4 Texas Senate for a difficult job well done. 2-5 _____________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the 2-8 above Resolution was adopted by 2-9 the Senate on April 19, 1993. 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate