SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 538

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Children's Learning Centers of Amarillo on the 
occasion of the organization's 80th anniversary and on the
Grand Opening of its Kimble Learning Center; and

	WHEREAS, The opening of the Kimble Learning Center is the 
culmination of efforts by a wide variety of dedicated citizens 
and charitable groups; and

	WHEREAS, Founded in 1925 by the Potter County Federation of
Women's Clubs to help working mothers and families in need, the 
Children's Learning Centers has grown from a single nursery to 
nine facilities serving children from six weeks to eleven years 
of age; and

	WHEREAS, The Children's Learning Centers curriculum includes
developmentally appropriate learning activities, infant and 
toddler skills development programs, science activities, fine 
arts studies, field trips, and much more; and

	WHEREAS, The mission of this estimable organization has 
been to provide quality child care at a reasonable rate to the 
families of Amarillo, and as the city grew, the company grew; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the Children's Learning Centers 
for 80 years of invaluable service to the people of Amarillo; 
and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                         Seliger




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 4, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate