SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 590

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for its invaluable work on behalf of abused and neglected children and to join Texans across the state in recognizing March 28, 2007, as Texas CASA Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Texas CASA supports local organizations that provide volunteers to be court advocates for children removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse and neglect; and

WHEREAS, The more than 4,000 volunteers of Texas CASA have made the lives of countless children better through their dedication, hard work, and determination; and

WHEREAS, The child welfare system of our state functions far more efficiently due to the efforts of these volunteers and to the work of the administrators of the Texas CASA organization; all associated with Texas CASA deserve recognition for its many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Texas CASA for its many achievements in aiding abused and neglected children and extend best wishes for a rewarding Texas CASA Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exceptional organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Wentworth, Duncan

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate