Bill Text: IN SR0073 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Celebrating the Week of the Young Child beginning April 10, 2011.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-07 - First reading: adopted voice vote [SR0073 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2011-SR0073-Introduced.html


Introduced Version





SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___




DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION


     A SENATE RESOLUTION to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, beginning the 10th of April, 2011.



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Introduced

First Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2011)


SENATE RESOLUTION


     MADAM PRESIDENT:

    I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:

    A SENATE RESOLUTION to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, beginning the 10th of April, 2011.
        
    Whereas, Anderson's Park Place Children's Center and other local organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, are celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 10th - 16th, 2011;

    Whereas, These organizations are working to improve early learning opportunities, including early literacy programs, that can provide a foundation of learning for children in Anderson, Indiana;

    Whereas, Teachers and others who make a difference in the lives of young children in Indiana deserve thanks and recognition;

    Whereas, Working families need child care and supportive employer policies to be able to meet the needs of their young children throughout the day;


    Whereas, Children, especially those from low-income families, need better access to high-quality early childhood programs;

    Whereas, Too many children in the United States live in poverty, without good nutrition and health care; and

    Whereas, public policies that support early learning for all young children are crucial to young children's futures: Therefore,


Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:


    SECTION 1. That the Senate of the Indiana General Assembly does hereby recognize April 10-16, 2011 as the Week of the Young Child in Indiana and encourages all citizens to work to make a good investment in early childhood.
    SECTION 2. That copies of the resolution be transmitted to Barbara Tuttle, Director of Park Place Children's Center.

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