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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since 1993, Court Appointed Special Advocates from |
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CASA of the South Plains have helped more than 5,000 area children |
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in need; and |
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WHEREAS, CASA advocates serve as guardians ad litem, looking |
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out for the best interests of children suffering from abuse or |
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neglect; they are appointed by judges to watch over these children |
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and to ensure that they get the attention they deserve in the often |
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overburdened legal, social service, and foster care systems; and |
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WHEREAS, Originally known as CASA of Lubbock, CASA of the |
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South Plains changed its name in 2000 to reflect its geographic |
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expansion; the program began with two employees and today has 13 |
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full-time employees and approximately 150 advocates who serve |
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children in courts in Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Terry, and Yoakum |
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Counties; and |
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WHEREAS, CASA of the South Plains helped place 263 children |
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in safe homes during 2009, and advocates donated more than 7,000 |
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hours of their time; in addition, 55 new volunteers were trained |
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that year; 2010 brought numerous accomplishments, including such |
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successful fund-raising efforts as the third Speak Up For Kids 5K, |
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Casas for CASA, and the Champions for Children Fund-raising |
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Breakfast; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their compassion, dedication, and hard |
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work, CASA of the South Plains advocates have made a positive and |
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lasting impact in the lives of children and families in their |
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communities, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their |
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commitment to the young people of Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the members of CASA of the South Plains |
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for their service and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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continued success with their important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for CASA of the South Plains as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |