H.R. No. 873
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Week of the Young Child is taking place from
  April 1 through 7, 2023, providing a fitting opportunity to raise
  awareness about the importance of early childhood education; and
         WHEREAS, The most rapid brain development occurs during the
  earliest years of life, and young children benefit immeasurably
  from learning experiences that enhance kindergarten readiness and
  establish a strong foundation for future education; it is important
  for youth to have access to a variety of high-quality learning
  environments with skilled educators; and
         WHEREAS, The child care sector is essential to the prosperity
  of the Lone Star State; early childhood education programs play an
  instrumental role in saving taxpayer dollars and ensuring that
  young Texans have the tools they need to later succeed in school,
  earn higher wages, and live healthier lives; in addition, these
  programs help enable families to participate in the workforce; and
         WHEREAS, Sponsored by the National Association for the
  Education of Young Children, the Week of the Young Child was
  established in 1971 to call attention to the needs of young children
  and their families and to recognize early childhood programs and
  services for their contributions; and
         WHEREAS, An affiliate of NAEYC, the Texas Association for the
  Education of Young Children is a professional membership
  organization that advocates for youth, families, and early
  childhood educators across the state; with nearly 3,000 members and
  20 local chapters, the association works to ensure that all
  children from birth to age eight have access to developmentally
  appropriate education programs and that early childhood
  professionals are properly trained and fairly compensated; and
         WHEREAS, Early childhood education programs have made a
  positive and lasting impact in the lives of countless young people,
  and it is a privilege to join in commending the Texas Association
  for the Education of Young Children for its important work; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize April 1 through 7, 2023, as the Week of
  the Young Child and urge all Texans to learn more about early
  childhood education.
 
  Bernal
  Button
  Talarico
  Johnson of Dallas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 873 was adopted by the House on April
  4, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House