HR 15 (LSB 2972YH (2) 91)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 15

BY  BODEN

A Resolution designating May 9, 2025, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day.

   WHEREAS, Child Care Aware of America and other organizations nationwide recognize child care providers on this day; and
   WHEREAS, child care systems support children’s growth, development, and educational advancement, and create a positive economic impact for families and communities; and
   WHEREAS, child care providers are essential to the health of our communities by fostering welcoming spaces, supporting working families, and creating positive environments where children can develop lifelong skills; and
   WHEREAS, as child care is a lifeline for families, communities, and the economy, our state and our communities need to support child care providers to sustain the viability of child care; and
   WHEREAS, Iowa benefits from comprehensive, well-resourced child care resource and referral organizations that help build the supply and quality of child care by coaching, mentoring, and providing technical assistance to child care providers; and
   WHEREAS, support for affordable, accessible, high-quality child care represents a worthy commitment to help families work, support healthy development and learning for children, and keep our economy growing; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives designates May 9, 2025, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, and urges all Iowans to recognize child care providers for their importance and the valuable services they provide to the state.