[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E983]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN DAY CARE AND PRESCHOOL CENTER

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 1997

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Tri-State 
Christian Day Care and Preschool Center in St. Clairsville, OH, on the 
occasion of their first child care appreciation ceremony as part of 
National Child Care Week in March.
  The teachers and child care providers, under the direction of Pastor 
E. Keith Stevens and Administrator Connie Patton, are dedicated to 
providing a caring, learning environment for the many children who 
attend the Tri-State Christian Day Care Center. Today, there are many 
demands and responsibilities parents must balance while raising their 
children, and it is often necessary for both mothers and fathers to 
work to support their homes and their families. It is comforting for 
parents to know that their children are safe and being cared for by 
dedicated teachers, volunteers, and aides.
  The Tri-State Christian Day Care and Preschool Center plays an 
important role in the lives of their students and the children who 
attend their day care center. The teachers and volunteers at Tri-State 
share a commitment to the child care ministry and to teaching God's 
word to the children who attend the day care and preschool center. As a 
parent, I am thankful that there are facilities like Tri-State 
Christian Day Care and Preschool Center which provide this important 
service to families and children.
  I would like to thank the Tri-State Christian Day Care and Preschool 
Center for inviting me to attend their first child care appreciation 
ceremony and see the excellent services they provide for Ohio Valley 
families. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Tri-State, and 
child care centers like Tri-State, that are helping families by 
providing a caring atmosphere for children to learn and grow. I wish 
them continued success.

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