85R13722 KSM-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 646
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, March 1, 2017, is being observed as Texas Head Start
Day at the State Capitol, and it is fitting to take this opportunity
to recognize the important work of the Texas Head Start
Association; and
WHEREAS, The Head Start Project was launched in 1965 with the
mission of advocating for early childhood development and education
through community programs, and its success led to the 1974
founding of what would become the National Head Start Association;
over the years, the nonprofit has made a positive impact in the
lives of more than 32 million low-income and otherwise vulnerable
children and their families across the country; and
WHEREAS, Working in conjunction with the national
organization, the Texas association has organized Head Start
programs at schools, community centers, child care facilities, and
family child care homes across the Lone Star State; those
initiatives promote school readiness for children from birth to age
five by fostering a learning environment that focuses on the
development of social skills and emotional well-being, as well as
the teaching of language, literacy, and concept development; and
WHEREAS, In addition to preparing youngsters for preschool,
THSA is equally committed to ensuring they have a safe and
supportive family life; Early Head Start programs were created to
serve pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, and they are available
to families until the child turns three years old and is ready to
transition into Head Start or another pre-K program; moreover, the
initiative assists parents or legal guardians with finding
affordable medical, dental, and mental health services, as well as
with achieving such goals as housing stability, continued
education, and financial security; and
WHEREAS, The future of Texas depends largely on its children,
as the challenges of tomorrow will be met by the youth of today, and
the efforts of the Texas Head Start Association have helped to
strengthen families and communities throughout the state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as Texas Head Start Day
at the State Capitol and commend all those involved with the
organization for their contributions to the youth of the Lone Star
State; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.