84R18494 BPG-D

By: Bonnen of Brazoria H.R. No. 1776

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Brazoria County Head Start Early Learning School System has met the needs of low-income children and their families for four decades; and

WHEREAS, A comprehensive program for children through the age of five, Brazoria County Head Start was established in 1975 by its sponsoring agency, the Child Development Council of Brazoria County; it operates centers in seven cities, and all are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children; the staff of more than 90 is guided by Evelyn Wright Moore, president and chief executive officer for the Child Development Council; in addition, the program closely involves parents in the education of their sons and daughters, and many qualified parents have been hired as staff; and

WHEREAS, To ensure that children are ready to learn, the program offers nutrition, health, mental health, and special needs services, sometimes in partnership with local agencies; comprehensive services available to families directly or by referral include job training, crisis intervention, and adult, parenting, and health education; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, Brazoria County Head Start has taken on the important task of preparing children for the challenges and opportunities that school will offer, and in so doing, it has made a positive difference in the lives of countless area Texans; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Brazoria County Head Start Early Learning School System for its vital contributions and extend to the staff and administration sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Brazoria County Head Start as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.