81R5703 JGH-F
By: Rose H.R. No. 294
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to pay
tribute to Court Appointed Special Advocates for its invaluable
work on behalf of abused and neglected children and to join Texans
across the state in recognizing February 18, 2009, as CASA Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, CASA organizations provide volunteers to be court
advocates for children removed from their homes due to evidence of
abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, The more than 5,000 volunteers of CASA have made the
lives of countless children better through their dedication, hard
work, and determination; and
WHEREAS, The child welfare system of our state functions far
more efficiently due to the efforts of these volunteers and to the
work of the administrators of the CASA organization; all associated
with CASA deserve recognition for its many achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend CASA for its many achievements in aiding
abused and neglected children and extend best wishes for a
rewarding CASA Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for this exceptional organization as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.