SR458 - Recognizing May 9, 2025, as Provider Appreciation Day.

          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.     West                 ________________________________          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