SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 524

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center and to honor the memory of Colton Turner Pelfrey on the occasion of Child Abuse Prevention Month; and

WHEREAS, The Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe environment in which children can disclose abuse and receive professional mental health services; the center works with investigative and protective agencies to ensure comprehensive and conscientious support to children in need; and

WHEREAS, Colton Turner Pelfrey was a young toddler whose life was tragically cut short; though it is impossible to change the circumstances of his brief life or to fully heal the heartache experienced by his loved ones, the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center is honoring his memory by dedicating a special play area that will be known as Colton's Way and will benefit the children who pass through the center's doors in the future; and

WHEREAS, The renovated play rooms were made possible through an outpouring of support from the community; the dedication of this special play area is taking place April 17, 2015, as part of the center's observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend all those associated with the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center for their work on behalf of children and for honoring the memory of Colton Turner Pelfrey through the dedication of the Colton's Way play area; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to commemorate the dedication of Colton's Way.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2015, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate