H.R. No. 2670
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery in Corpus
Christi is marking the 75th anniversary of its founding in 2017; and
WHEREAS, In 1942, a group of concerned area citizens,
including Bernice Leonard and the Reverend B. E. Joshua, came
together to discuss establishing a day care; the need for such a
facility was particularly acute in the community, where many
parents worked away from the home and were forced to leave younger
children in the care of older siblings; a small frame house was
purchased to serve as the new center, which was named in honor of
Mary McLeod Bethune, a prominent African American educator and
civic leader; and
WHEREAS, The Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery was incorporated
on February 9, 1942; donations of money and food were collected from
churches, clubs, and other members of the community, and volunteers
were recruited to look after the children; through the years, this
vital resource has been sustained by the generosity of numerous
individuals, foundations, civic organizations, corporations, and
volunteers, and their combined efforts and support have enabled it
to expand its facilities while continuing to offer excellent child
care; and
WHEREAS, Through its presence as a safe and nurturing
environment for area children, the Bethune Day Nursery has helped
countless families pursue a better quality of life, and it is a
pleasure to join in celebrating another milestone in its history;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery
on the 75th anniversary of its founding and extend to all those
affiliated with the center sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Bethune Day Nursery as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2670 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House