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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the organization Women of Tocqueville are |
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joining many concerned citizens from across Texas to commemorate |
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Prekindergarten Day at the State Capitol on February 17, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Children who attend prekindergarten enter school |
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better prepared socially, emotionally, and intellectually; pre-k |
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programs have been shown to have a positive impact on high school |
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graduation rates, promoting a culture of learning and a standard |
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for educational achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition, prekindergarten programs build a |
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foundation for students in reading, math, science, and technology |
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that will help pave the way for future success; and |
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WHEREAS, With the recent downturn in the economy, working |
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families are struggling more than ever to make ends meet, including |
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covering the high costs of child care; access to high-quality |
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prekindergarten allows parents to work without incurring the |
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expense of child care, thereby enabling individuals to contribute |
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their skills to the Texas workforce and to increase their financial |
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stability; and |
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WHEREAS, The Women of Tocqueville have contributed |
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commendable support for prekindergarten programs, recognizing that |
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children need a nurturing, structured environment early on to |
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develop the study skills and work habits that are essential to a |
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successful academic career and to greater opportunity; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 17, 2009, as Prekindergarten |
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Day and welcome the Women of Tocqueville to the State Capitol. |