SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 987

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards on the 
occasion of its 25th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, There are more than 200 local child protective 
services boards across the state that are associated with the 
Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards; these boards are appointed 
by the county commissioners courts and strive to ensure the 
provision of support services to vulnerable children and their 
families and to promote the prevention of child abuse; and
	WHEREAS, The state's child protective laws were first 
instituted in 1848, when a bill was enacted to provide an 
apprenticeship for protecting impoverished children under 
the age of 14; in 1907, the concept of court guardianship for 
dependent and neglected children was legislated, and in 1931, 
Texas enacted a law that created the Division of Child Welfare 
Services and allowed county commissioners courts to appoint 
boards to coordinate community services for the protection of 
children; in 1978, the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards was 
created; and
	WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect affects every Texan, and 
the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards has demonstrated 
dedication to its mission to ensure that children live in a 
loving, nurturing, and safe environment; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Council of Child 
Welfare Boards for its invaluable work on behalf of the children 
of our state; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of this organization and the local boards as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 27, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate