R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Child Development Center at Temple Beth Israel 1-2 in Austin will commemorate its first decade of service on April 11, 1-3 1999, and it is fitting that the members of this chamber recognize 1-4 this worthy program as it observes this important milestone; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The Child Development Center offers an excellent 1-6 curriculum that is responsive to each child's individual needs, 1-7 personality, and cultural background while furthering their social, 1-8 cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual advancement; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1989, the center has made 1-10 significant contributions to the well-being and growth of its young 1-11 charges, who range in age from 8 weeks to 5 years; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The program maintains high standards of quality and 1-13 is accredited by the National Association for Education of Young 1-14 Children and licensed by the Texas Department of Protective and 1-15 Regulatory Services; in order to stay apprised of current 1-16 developments in child care, staff members attend annual training 1-17 classes in early childhood issues; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Participating children enjoy a rich education in 1-19 Jewish customs, ceremonies, values, and holidays through stories, 1-20 cooking, music, and craft experiences, as well as an area called 1-21 Dolly's Playground, an interactive playground which has gained 1-22 citywide recognition; and 1-23 WHEREAS, To truly experience giving and sharing with others, 1-24 the children collect money and donate it to such worthy community 2-1 projects as fans for the elderly, assistance for flood and tornado 2-2 victims, food banks, battered women's shelters, and Toys for Tots; 2-3 they also share their artwork with Temple projects of the Caring 2-4 Community Committee; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Parents are involved in all aspects of this 2-6 excellent program and, along with the caring director and staff, 2-7 are dedicated to achieving the best education possible for their 2-8 young children; a committee of parents functions as the center's 2-9 board of directors, meeting monthly and setting policy; and 2-10 WHEREAS, For the past decade, the Child Development Center at 2-11 Temple Beth Israel has provided children with a loving, positive 2-12 atmosphere in which to learn, grow, and be cherished, and it is 2-13 most appropriate that the organization be honored at this time; 2-14 now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-16 Legislature hereby commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Child 2-17 Development Center at Temple Beth Israel and extend to the 2-18 organization's board members, staff, volunteers, and students 2-19 warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success; and, 2-20 be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for the Child Development Center at Temple Beth Israel as 2-23 an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Greenberg _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 432 was adopted by the House on March 16, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House