By: Lucio S.R. No. 788 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize the "Week of the Young Child," an annual celebration 1-4 to focus public attention on the needs of young children and 1-5 their families; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The special week is sponsored by the National 1-7 Association for the Education of Young Children, the largest 1-8 organization of early childhood professionals in the country; 1-9 its purpose is to create understanding of the importance of 1-10 early childhood programs in our society and to foster needed 1-11 public support for such programs; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The "Week of the Young Child" provides an 1-13 excellent opportunity for citizens to recommit themselves to 1-14 ensuring that all children are provided an environment at home, 1-15 at child care facilities, at school, and in the community that 1-16 will promote their early learning; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas 1-18 Southmost College will join in the celebration of the "Week 1-19 of the Young Child" during April 23 through April 29, 1995, at 1-20 the Raul J. Guerra Early Childhood Center; the week-long event 1-21 will have special guests including parents, faculty and staff 1-22 members, and local community leaders who will read some favorite 1-23 children's stories; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The contribution to the care of young children 2-2 made by child care providers is difficult and important work which 2-3 benefits both families and the community, and they are deserving of 2-4 the support of all citizens; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 74th Legislature, hereby commend the work of those involved in 2-7 the education and care of young children at The University of Texas 2-8 at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College and extend best wishes 2-9 for a most rewarding celebration of the "Week of the Young Child"; 2-10 and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 the Raul J. Guerra Early Childhood Center as an expression of the 2-13 appreciation and high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on April 25, 1995. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate