LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the United Federation of Teachers upon
the occasion of celebrating Provider Appreciation Day, May 10, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay recognition to
those organizations of commitment and high achievement whose purpose and
endeavors prove a dedication to the pursuit of excellence in the educa-
tion of the youth of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is, furthermore, the sense of this Legislative Body to pay
tribute to those individuals of outstanding character who enhance the
quality of education of the young people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concerns, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the United Federation of Teachers upon the occasion of celebrating
Provider Appreciation Day, to be commemorated with a Dinner, on Satur-
day, May 18, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Provider Appreciation Day is a special day to recognize child
care providers, teachers and other educators of young children every-
where; and
WHEREAS, Started in 1996, Provider Appreciation Day is celebrated each
year on the Friday before Mother's Day to acknowledge the tireless
efforts of providers who care for and teach children of working parents;
Provider Appreciation Day is officially May 10, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The United Federation of Teachers' celebration will honor 60
Family Child Care Providers from across the City of New York, who bring
an uncompromising standard of excellence to their work, as well as a
warm sense of caring and concern to every young person they care for;
and
WHEREAS, Family Child Care Providers work with children aged 6 months
through 12 years in small, home-based settings, serving as teachers,
nurturers and role models; and
WHEREAS, Vital early childhood educators, Family Child Care Providers
have a significant impact on childhood growth and development, and set
the stage for children's future academic success; and
WHEREAS, Family Child Care Providers are an essential component of the
New York City's child care system, providing care for over 40,000 chil-
dren from low-income and working class families, predominantly children
of color; and
WHEREAS, Accessible, quality child care enables thousands of low
income working parents to find and maintain employment, secure in the
knowledge that their children are learning in a safe and nurturing envi-
ronment; and
WHEREAS, Family Child Care Providers provide a tremendous service to
the future of our State and Nation, starting generations of young people
on their educational journeys and preparing them for success in their
future years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the United Federation of Teachers upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing Provider Appreciation Day, and to congratulate the honorees; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the United Federation of Teachers.