H.R. No. 1266
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Coastal
Bend is sponsoring the 10th annual CASA Superhero Run on May 2,
2015; and
WHEREAS, CASA of the Coastal Bend is a nonprofit organization
that relies on volunteers to act as advocates for children in the
court and protective services systems; volunteers are trained to
gather information and make recommendations that assist judges in
arriving at decisions concerning a child's well-being, and they
remain focused on each child until he or she is placed in a safe and
permanent home; often, CASA advocates are a rare source of
stability in the lives of the young people they assist; and
WHEREAS, Each year since 2006, members of surrounding Coastal
Bend communities and CASA's dedicated volunteers have donned their
favorite superhero costumes and apparel for the annual Superhero
Run; the race features a 5K run as well as a two-mile walk and a Kids
1K for younger participants; proceeds raised during the 10th annual
event will go toward the recruitment and training of new CASA
volunteers, and the funds will also support the organization's
ongoing mission to give a voice to abused and neglected children in
Nueces, San Patricio, and Aransas Counties; and
WHEREAS, Through the compassion, dedication, and hard work of
everyone involved with the group, CASA of the Coastal Bend has made
a lasting impact in the lives of children and families in the area,
and it is indeed fitting to recognize the organization on the
occasion of this worthwhile event; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 10th annual CASA Superhero Run
and extend to all those associated with the event sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for CASA of the Coastal Bend as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1266 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House