State Recognition Events
2009
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Governor Thomas Vilsack signed a proclamation designating May 9, 2003 Provider Appreciation Day in Iowa. The 2002 proclamation was sponsored by Kathy O´Neill, representative of the National Association for Family Child Care.
Building Stronger Families, of Knoxville, celebrated Provider Appreciation Day
Early Childhood Resources of Osceola honored providers with official logo pins
The Iowa Family Child Care Association Recognizes and applauds Child Care Providers across the State of Iowa for "Caring For Iowa´s Future." For information on the 2002 conference contact woodnbear@aol.com.
Ft. Dodge Chapter IFCC, Ft. Dodge
Chicasaw Providers Association, New Hampton
CCR&R of NE Iowa, Waterloo
CCR&R, Des Moines
Loving Care Learning Center, Cedar Rapids, celebrated the day
CCR&R, Harlan distributed 500 posters announcing the day
“Now, therefore, I, Thomas J. Vilsack, Governor of the state of Iowa, do hereby proclaim May 7, 2004 as Provider Appreciation Day in Iowa and urge citizens to recognize Iowa’s child care providers for their many achievements and their important role in Iowa’s future.” – Thomas J. Vilsack, Governor, Chester J. Culver, Secretary of State.

