Bill Text: WV SR31 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Designating February 14, 2023, as Child Care Day at Legislature

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-14 - Completed legislative action [SR31 Detail]

Download: West_Virginia-2023-SR31-Introduced.html

SENATE RESOLUTION 31

(By Senator Tarr)

[Introduced February 13, 2023]

 

Designating February 14, 2023, as Child Care Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The State of West Virginia and the West Virginia Association for Young Children recognizes the importance of childcare programs in our state; and

Whereas, The mission of the West Virginia Association for Young Children is to develop resources to sustain a comprehensive high quality early childhood system that provides access to a variety of programs for all children and families, and is supported by a growing number of professionals dedicated to preparing children to become lifelong learners; and

Whereas, These childcare professionals have dedicated their lives to making life better for West Virginia’s children. They care for and educate our youngest population, and help support families and our workforce; and

Whereas, These professionals are regulated by the State of West Virginia through legislation and by oversight of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources; and

Whereas, West Virginia’s childcare providers dedicate themselves to excellence in their profession through licensing, advocacy, education, and professional development; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Senate recognizes and appreciates the outstanding dedication, devotion, and care of West Virginia childcare programs and for their commitment to making a difference in the lives of children in the State of West Virginia, their families, and communities; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate designates February 14, 2023, as Child Care Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Association for Young Children.

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