>From:    Jill Meltzer <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Recognition to smart breastfeeding friendly employers
>
>    I saw the post about the Eddie Bauer company having a room where moms can
>pump and/or breastfeed their babies at the office place and  thought wouldn't
>it be nice if some agency or group with some funds could produce a
>certificate of Appreciation to send these companies complimenting them on
>their very wise and important decsions to be breastfeeding baby friendly?????
> Perhaps a letter telling them why their decision is so important and wise to
>go along with a certificate to display.  Anybody interested???

Jill -- Texas Department of Health has a program just like this, where
employers can apply to be certified baby friendly.  Any of our Texas DOH
people on LactNet this week?  If not, I'll post what I know.  I have a copy
of the letter and brochure they recently mailed out to thousands of Texas
employers telling them about this new program.  We're so progressive in Texas!

Kathy Dettwyler