07-R211

2007 -- S 0957

Enacted 04/26/07

S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING APRIL 22ND THROUGH THE 28TH OF 2007 AS

"THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Senators Gibbs, Paiva-Weed, and Perry

Date Introduced: April 26, 2007

     WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Senate and various local elementary schools and

organizations are celebrating "The Week of the Young Child" on April 22nd through the 28th of

2007; and

     WHEREAS, This annual event, first established in 1971, is a celebration sponsored by

and held in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children in

order to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families, and to recognize

the programs and services that meet those needs; and

     WHEREAS, These organizations and educational programs are working to improve early

learning opportunities for children, birth through age eight, which are crucial to the growth and

development of young children, and to build a better future for all the residents of Rhode Island;

and

     WHEREAS, This week provides an opportunity for all Rhode Islanders to recognize the

needs of young children, and thank the parents, teachers, caregivers and other adults who are

involved in the education and care, and play important roles in the lives of these young children;

and

     WHEREAS, The early years are a crucial time for their growth and development, and a

time when we help children prepare to succeed in school and in life. All young children in Rhode

Island and across the country deserve access to high-quality early education and care; now,

therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby recognizes and supports the people, programs and policies that are committed to high-

quality early childhood education as the right choice for all our children; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby proclaims April 22nd through the 28th of 2007 as

"The Week of the Young Child" in the State of Rhode Island. We furthermore encourage all

citizens to acknowledge the needs of children, and to work together to make a good investment in

early childhood and build better futures for all children in our state; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the National Association for the Education of

Young Children.

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