H.R. No. 189 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, University Kiddie Kollege Early Childhood Development Center in Marshall is celebrating its 35th anniversary from July 19 to 21, 2013; and WHEREAS, Since 1978, University Kiddie Kollege ECDC has provided preschool education for children in East Texas, and through much of its history, the center has benefited from the leadership of owner and director Gertrude E. Fisher; the faculty strives to meet individual needs in order to help each student meet his or her potential and build a strong foundation for further academic achievement; and WHEREAS, The center offers a wide range of programs that enable youngsters to improve their social, cognitive, and communication skills; students are given opportunities for creative expression and are encouraged to explore activities that help them develop a positive self-image, independence, confidence, and a sense of discipline and responsibility; and WHEREAS, The education of young Texans is a vital enterprise for every school in our state, and University Kiddie Kollege ECDC has dedicated itself to that worthy goal for more than three decades; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize University Kiddie Kollege Early Childhood Development Center on the 35th anniversary of its founding and extend to the faculty and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the center as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Paddie ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 189 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House