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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to pay |
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tribute to Court Appointed Special Advocates for its invaluable |
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work on behalf of abused and neglected children and to join Texans |
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across the state in recognizing February 18, 2009, as CASA Day at |
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the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, CASA organizations provide volunteers to be court |
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advocates for children removed from their homes due to evidence of |
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abuse and neglect; and |
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WHEREAS, The more than 5,000 volunteers of CASA have made the |
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lives of countless children better through their dedication, hard |
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work, and determination; and |
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WHEREAS, The child welfare system of our state functions far |
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more efficiently due to the efforts of these volunteers and to the |
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work of the administrators of the CASA organization; all associated |
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with CASA deserve recognition for its many achievements; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend CASA for its many achievements in aiding |
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abused and neglected children and extend best wishes for a |
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rewarding CASA Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for this exceptional organization as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |