By Greenberg                                           H.R. No. 693
       74R10683 PAN-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Austin Association for the Education of Young
    1-2  Children (AAEYC) is a nonprofit organization that is committed to
    1-3  securing the well-being of the young children in its community by
    1-4  making sure that their needs and rights are being met; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, An affiliate of the state and national associations
    1-6  for the education of young children, as well as the Southern Early
    1-7  Childhood Association,  the AAEYC works closely with other
    1-8  concerned groups in the community to study, interpret, and work for
    1-9  the improved education and development of all children, from birth
   1-10  through eight years old; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, To this end, the AAEYC conducts workshops, seminars,
   1-12  and annual conferences that serve as a valuable forum for the
   1-13  exchange of innovative ideas, resources, and information designed
   1-14  to expand and enhance the services being provided to children; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, The organization disseminates information on current
   1-16  legislation relating to the rights and needs of young children,
   1-17  provides consulting services to both members and nonmembers, and
   1-18  awards educational grants each year to students seeking to further
   1-19  their studies in the areas of child development and early childhood
   1-20  education; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, The AAEYC also spotlights individuals in the
   1-22  community who have made significant contributions toward the lives
   1-23  of young children by presenting them with awards for their
   1-24  exemplary efforts; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, In addition, the group serves as the local sponsor
    2-2  of the Week of the Young Child, a national event that is held each
    2-3  year under the auspices of the National Association for the
    2-4  Education of Young Children to focus attention on the rights and
    2-5  needs of young children; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Week of
    2-7  the Young Child, and the event provides an opportune time for all
    2-8  responsible adults to join together and work toward providing a
    2-9  brighter future for our state's most precious resource, our
   2-10  children; now, therefore, be it
   2-11         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th
   2-12  Texas Legislature hereby designate April 23-29, 1995, as the Week
   2-13  of the Young Child in Texas and encourage all Texans to observe
   2-14  this event by sharing their time with a child; and, be it further
   2-15        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-16  prepared for the Austin Association for the Education of Young
   2-17  Children as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
   2-18  Representatives.