Senate 46

SENATE RESOLUTION 46

(By Senators Chapman, Oliverio, Garcia, and Rucker)

[Introduced April 7, 2025]

Designating April 8, 2025, as Child Care Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The State of West Virginia recognizes the value of child care programs in our state and the important part all West Virginia child care providers demonstrate through their commitment to our young children; and

Whereas, The mission of all child care providers 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 child care professionals have devoted 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, Child care professionals are regulated by the state of West Virginia through legislation and by oversight of the West Virginia Department of Human Services; and

Whereas, West Virginia's child care providers commit 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 child care 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 hereby designates April 8, 2025, 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.