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