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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates and to join the |
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organization in celebrating February 17, 2021, as CASA Day at the |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, An outgrowth of a national volunteer movement |
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that began in 1977, Texas CASA was formed in 1989 and carries out |
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the CASA mission by enlisting local community volunteers to work |
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collaboratively to support children and families involved in the |
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foster care system; the dedicated volunteers serving Texas |
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children and families are appointed by a judge to provide |
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information and make informed recommendations to help ensure |
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that the well-being and best interests of the children they serve |
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are being met; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas CASA has grown to become one of the nation's |
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largest networks of CASA volunteers and initiatives; the |
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organization maintains 72 local programs that serve children in |
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219 of the state's 254 counties; CASA volunteers make a |
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difference in the lives of children by providing them with a |
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consistent presence, advocating for their needs in court, and |
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seeking to remedy their trauma; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas CASA volunteers work tirelessly to ensure |
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that the organization continues to grow in order to serve more |
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children and families; informed, collaborative partners in an |
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ever-evolving system of care, Texas CASA volunteers, staff, and |
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board members are indeed deserving of recognition for their |
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dedication and invaluable service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Texas Court Appointed Special |
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Advocates for the organization's exceptional efforts to aid |
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abused and neglected children and extend to all associated with |
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the organization best wishes for a rewarding CASA Day at the |
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Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 23, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |