2025S0140-1 02/26/25
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 184
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Court Appointed Special Advocates of Central Texas on
the grand occasion of its 40th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) began in
King County, Washington, in 1977, when Judge David Soukup
enlisted local community volunteers to advocate for abused or
neglected children in child protective services; since its
establishment, the organization has grown into a vast network of
more than 90,000 generous volunteers who serve in 49 states and
the District of Columbia; and
WHEREAS, CASA of Central Texas joined the national
advocacy network in 1985 to assist children during court hearings
in Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays Counties; over the last
four decades, its staff and volunteers have worked with children
in foster care to make informed recommendations to the courts and
provide judges with the valuable information they need to act in
the best interest of the child; and
WHEREAS, CASA of Central Texas continues to uphold its
mission through the compassionate advocacy of 27 trained
volunteers who serve as informed, collaborative partners in each
county's legal system, and all associated with the organization
are truly deserving of recognition for their contributions to
ensuring all children receive compassionate care and a safe home;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff and volunteers of Court
Appointed Special Advocates of Central Texas on 40 years of
service on behalf of abused and neglected young Texans and extend
to them best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the organization in honor of this occasion.