SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 107
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Texas and join
them in celebrating February 5, 2019, as CASA Day at the
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Court Appointed Special Advocates began as an
initiative by a Seattle judge who asked community volunteers to
serve on behalf of abused and neglected children in his
courtroom; the Texas CASA network began in 1989 with 13 local
programs, and the statewide organization is celebrating its 30th
anniversary this year; and
WHEREAS, Over the last three decades, Texas CASA has grown
to become one of the largest networks of volunteers in the
nation, and its 72 local programs serve 217 of the state's 254
counties; in 2018, Texas CASA's 10,856 volunteers helped to
provide a voice for 30,126 children and young people in state
care; and
WHEREAS, CASA volunteers are proud to advocate for the best
interests of victims of abuse and neglect and to support children
and families in the child protection system, and they are indeed
deserving of recognition for their dedicated and compassionate
service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the Court Appointed Special
Advocates of Texas on 30 years of commitment and service and
extend to all associated with the organization best wishes for a
memorable CASA Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 1, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate