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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32
BY SENATOR NEVERS
A RESOLUTION
To commend Child Advocacy Centers of Louisiana (CACLA), the Louisiana Court
Appointed Special Advocates Association (LACASA) and Prevent Child Abuse
Louisiana (PCAL) for their efforts to bring education and awareness to the issues of
child abuse and abandonment through the "GEAUX BLUE FOR KIDS!" campaign
and to recognize Thursday, April 18, 2013, as "GEAUX BLUE FOR KIDS!" Day
at the Louisiana State Capitol.
WHEREAS, the Child Advocacy Centers of Louisiana, the Louisiana Court
Appointed Special Advocates Association, and Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana have made
valuable contributions to Louisiana and have helped to make the state a better place for
children and families; and
WHEREAS, the member programs of these associations serve over 11,000 children
and reach over 25,000 families each year in the 64 parishes of Louisiana through advocacy,
education, and awareness efforts to support child well-being, and that research has
demonstrated these programs improve outcomes for children, reduce trauma for families,
and save taxpayer money; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and abandonment most often occurs in situations where
community resources are not available for victims to cope with stressful situations and
preventing child abuse by strengthening families is better for children and more cost
effective for Louisiana taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the "GEAUX BLUE FOR KIDS!" campaign encourages the people of
Louisiana to promote and advocate for all children based upon the belief that all
Louisianians should contribute to the prevention of child abuse in order to ensure that every
family has the community support needed to raise children in a safe and nurturing
environment. SR NO. 32 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Louisiana Senate of the Legislature of
Louisiana does hereby commend CACLA, LACASA, PCAL, and their member programs
for their service and dedication to Louisiana's children, families, and communities and does
hereby recognize Thursday, April 18, 2013, as "GEAUX BLUE FOR KIDS!" Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Louisiana CASA Association on behalf of the partnership.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE