TPHCCA Awards and Special RecognitionLibby Linebarger AwardIn 1992, the TPHCCA Board began giving an annual award to the individual or company who made contributions to help improve child care. For several years,Texas Representative Libby Linebarger introduced and supported legislative child care issues to the Texas Legislature. In 1992, because of her contributions, it was decided to give an annual award in her name. Listed below are all of the recipients to date. 1992 ~ Representative Libby Linebarger 1993 ~ Mervyn’s 1994 ~ Cris Ros Dukler; Deputy Director of Child Care Licensing 1995 ~ Joe Silverman; DCI 1996 ~ Kathleen Rowland; Initiatives for Children 1997 ~ Representative Sherri Greenberg 1998 ~ Charlotte LaGrone; Past President of TPHCCA 1999 ~ Lisa Valentine; First President of TPHCCA 2000 ~ Denise Hall; Communication/Education Coordinator Program Specialist of CC Licensing 2001 ~ Mary Jo Taylor; Child Care Licensing 2002 ~ Adult and Children’s Alliance; Insurance 2003 ~ Representative Norma Chavez 2004 ~ Initiatives for Children; Resource and Referral Agency 2005 ~ Lakeshore Learning; 2006 ~ Kelley Major; Dedication and Help towards TPHCCA |
