TITLE: Congratulating Great Beginnings Early Childhood Center in Harlingen on receiving Texas Rising Star certification from the Texas Workforce Commission.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Great Beginnings Early Childhood Center in Harlingen on receiving Texas Rising Star certification from the Texas Workforce Commission.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Great Beginnings Early Childhood Center at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Harlingen has received Texas Rising Star certification from the Texas Workforce Commission; and WHEREAS, The Texas Rising Star initiative is a quality rating and improvement system for child care programs participating in TWC's Child Care Services program; certification is available to child care centers throughout the state that demonstrate a consistent and high level of compliance with Child Care Regulation minimum standards; and WHEREAS, Great Beginnings is a faith-based organization that serves children between the ages of six weeks and three years; ably led by director Carla Wisdom, the program includes chapel services, meals, and instructional activities; moreover, the center utilizes Frog Street Curriculum, which is comprehensive and research-based and aligns with state and federal standards; and WHEREAS, Great Beginnings plays a vital role in providing young Texans with a strong foundation on which to build, and this well-deserved designation is a testament to the skill and dedication of its administrators and staff; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Great Beginnings Early Childhood Center on receiving Texas Rising Star certification from the Texas Workforce Commission and extend to all those associated with the program sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the center as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 201 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House