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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay |
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tribute to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for its |
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invaluable work on behalf of abused and neglected children and to |
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join Texans across the state in recognizing February 18, 2009, as |
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CASA Day at 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 |
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of abuse and neglect; and |
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WHEREAS, The more than 5,000 volunteers of CASA have made |
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the lives of countless children better through their dedication, |
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hard work, and determination; and |
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WHEREAS, The child welfare system of our state functions |
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far more efficiently due to the efforts of these volunteers and |
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to the work of the administrators of the CASA organization; all |
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associated with CASA deserve recognition for its many |
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achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend CASA for its many achievements in |
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aiding 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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this exceptional organization as an expression of high regard |
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from the 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 18, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |