SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 458
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  join Texans across the state in recognizing May 9, 2025, as
  Provider Appreciation Day; and
         WHEREAS, Provider Appreciation Day is a nationally
  celebrated annual event to advocate family child care as a
  valuable investment in our children's future and as an
  opportunity for quality early childhood education; and
         WHEREAS, Professionals who provide family child care play
  an important role in cultivating, supporting, and educating
  young children in a warm, loving, and culturally competent
  environment; and
         WHEREAS, These dedicated providers fulfill a vital role by
  ensuring the safety and well-being of children in various
  settings including day-care facilities, schools, and homes to
  allow working parents and families access to the level of care
  needed to prepare their children for future success; and
         WHEREAS, Texas child-care providers are working with the
  National Association for Family Child Care and other
  organizations statewide to enhance the quality and availability
  of such services; and
         WHEREAS, Provider Appreciation Day is truly a fitting
  occasion to call attention to the importance of quality
  child-care services for all children and families in our
  communities and to recognize family child care providers,
  teachers, and educators for their efforts in caring for the
  children of working parents and providing them with quality early
  childhood experiences; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend the state's family child care
  providers on their exemplary contributions to their communities
  and extend to all best wishes for a rewarding and memorable
  Provider Appreciation Day celebration; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this special occasion.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 28, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate