ENROLLED
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 133
BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Friday, May 10, 2019, as Child Care Provider Day in the state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, it is estimated that nearly 11 million children under age five are cared
for by 2.8 million child care providers in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Child Care Association of Louisiana is a statewide, nonprofit
organization that represents the interests of licensed childcare providers and the children
they serve; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Child Care Association is to educate, advocate, and
collaborate to build a premier and proactive childcare industry for Louisiana families; and
WHEREAS, by calling attention to the importance of high quality child care services
for all children and families within the state, the Child Care Association of Louisiana and
other advocacy organizations hope to improve the quality and availability of such services;
and
WHEREAS, our future depends on the quality of the early childhood experiences
provided to our children; and
WHEREAS, providing high quality early childcare services represents a worthy
commitment to our children's futures; and
WHEREAS, in the words of Jonathon Pearce, the president of the Child Care
Association of Louisiana: "Every child should have access to a high quality early childhood
educational program and be prepared to enter kindergarten ready to learn"; and
WHEREAS, the Second Sunday in May has long been recognized as the day to honor
mothers for their commitment to children; and
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WHEREAS, May 10, 2019, the Friday before Mother's Day, has been nationally
designated as Child Care Appreciation Day; Child Care Provider Appreciation Day began
in 1996, when a group of volunteers in New Jersey saw the need to recognize the tireless
efforts of providers who care for the children of working parents; and
WHEREAS, Child Care Appreciation Day is a day set aside to recognize child care
providers, teachers, child care directors and staff, and all those who work with children and
are responsible for their education and care; and
WHEREAS, momentum and support for this event have grown each year as both
individuals and government organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia are
recognized for their dedication in providing care to children.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize Friday, May 10, 2019, as Child Care
Provider Appreciation Day in the state of Louisiana and does hereby urge all citizens of our
great state to recognize licensed childcare providers for their important work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Jonathon Pearce, president of the Child Care Association of Louisiana, and Cindy Bishop,
executive director of the Child Care Association of Louisiana.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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