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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, March 2, 2017, is being observed as Texas Head Start |
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Day at the State Capitol, and it is fitting to take this opportunity |
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to recognize the important work of the Texas Head Start |
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Association; and |
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WHEREAS, The Head Start Project was launched in 1965 with the |
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mission of advocating for early childhood development and education |
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through community programs, and its success led to the 1974 |
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founding of what would become the National Head Start Association; |
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over the years, the nonprofit has made a positive impact in the |
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lives of more than 32 million low-income and otherwise vulnerable |
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children and their families across the country; and |
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WHEREAS, Working in conjunction with the national |
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organization, the Texas association has organized Head Start |
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programs at schools, community centers, child care facilities, and |
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family child care homes across the Lone Star State; those |
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initiatives promote school readiness for children from birth to age |
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five by fostering a learning environment that focuses on the |
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development of social skills and emotional well-being, as well as |
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the teaching of language, literacy, and concept development; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to preparing youngsters for preschool, |
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THSA is equally committed to ensuring they have a safe and |
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supportive family life; Early Head Start programs were created to |
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serve pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, and they are available |
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to families until the child turns three years old and is ready to |
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transition into Head Start or another pre-K program; moreover, the |
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initiative assists parents or legal guardians with finding |
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affordable medical, dental, and mental health services, as well as |
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with achieving such goals as housing stability, continued |
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education, and financial security; and |
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WHEREAS, The future of Texas depends largely on its children, |
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as the challenges of tomorrow will be met by the youth of today, and |
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the efforts of the Texas Head Start Association have helped to |
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strengthen families and communities throughout the state; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 2, 2017, as Texas Head Start Day |
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at the State Capitol and commend all those involved with the |
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organization for their contributions to the youth of the Lone Star |
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State; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Reynolds |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 559 was adopted by the House on May |
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29, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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