[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7095]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONTRA COSTA CHILD CARE COUNCIL

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2011

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my 
colleagues Congressman Jerry McNerney and Congressman John Garamendi, 
to recognize the tremendous work of the Contra Costa Child Care Council 
as the organization celebrates its 35th anniversary of invaluable 
service to our communities.
  With its inception on August 11, 1976, the Contra Costa Child Care 
Council began to develop and promote quality child care through a 
multitude of nonprofit programs and services. Over the years, the 
Council has increased public awareness of the benefits and significant 
impact of early care and education to the success of our children, the 
economic vitality and well being of families and neighborhoods, and the 
future promise for California.
  This organization reflects the well known fact that early childhood 
education and quality run child care are important and integral parts 
of Contra Costa's economy, contributing at least $2.66 billion value 
added to the gross product of the County and generating $225 million in 
direct tax revenues, as well as supporting 35,600 jobs. This service 
has also been proven to be an essential component of the infrastructure 
of the entire State of California.
  Since its inception, the Child Care Council has been true to its 
mission to ``Help Parents Put the Pieces Together''. Over 265,000 
parents have accessed the free referral service of the Council to find 
care that meets the specific needs of their families and tens of 
thousands of Contra Costa early educators and child care providers have 
received free training, technical assistance and support through the 
Council's many programs. Throughout the county, thousands of low income 
families have received financial assistance from the Council to pay for 
child care so parents can work, knowing their children are not only in 
good hands but are truly thriving.
  We salute the tireless work of the members of the Council's Board of 
Directors, Administration, and staff, both past and present and thank 
them for the enormous contribution to our community their efforts have 
made.
  Today, we invite our colleagues to join us in honoring the Contra 
Costa Child Care Council on its 35th anniversary and on behalf of our 
children, families and communities, wish all continued success.

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