SR 120 — A resolution to commemorate May 8, 2026, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day.

SR-120,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, May 12, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

120 Offered by Senators Anthony, Chang, Geiss and Moss offeredA RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MAY 8, 2026, AS CHILD CARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY WHEREAS, Child care providers and early childhood educators play a foundational role in the followinglives resolution:of children by providing care, stability, and early learning opportunities during critical stages of a child’s development;

Aand resolutionWHEREAS, Through their dedicated work, child care providers contribute to commemoratechildren’s Maysocial, 8,emotional, 2026,cognitive, asand Childphysical Caredevelopment Providerwith Appreciationconsistent Day.commitment;

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and Whereas,WHEREAS, ThroughChild theircare dedicatedproviders work,serve in a variety of settings, including licensed child care providerscenters, contributefamily tochild children’scare social,homes, emotional,and cognitive,in andhome physicalprograms, developmentmeeting withthe consistentdiverse commitment;needs of children in urban, suburban, and rural communities alike;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, FamiliesAccess acrossto Michiganreliable, relyhigh-quality on child care providersdirectly assupports aMichigan’s trustedeconomy sourceby ofmaking stabilityit andpossible support for theirparents children,to helpingstay familiesin navigate the demandsworkforce of daily life with confidence and peacesupport oftheir mind;families;

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and Whereas,be Weit renewfurther RESOLVED, That we express our commitmentappreciation to ensuringchild thatcare providers across the caringstate individualsfor whotheir makeprofessionalism, upcommitment, thisand essentialdevotion, workforceand arewe recognized,encourage supported,Michiganders andto trulyjoin valued;in recognizing the positive impact these individuals have on all our communities.

now,Adopted therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 8,12, 2026,2026. as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day;

andSecretary beof it further Resolved, That we express our appreciation to child care providers across the stateSenate for their professionalism, commitment, and devotion, and we encourage Michiganders to join in recognizing the positive impact these individuals have on all our communities.

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