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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center was |
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honored as the 2023 Best Place to Work at the Round Rock Chamber's |
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annual awards banquet on February 15, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the Round Rock Chamber recognizes |
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deserving businesses, organizations, and individuals for their |
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achievements and their contributions to the local community; and |
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WHEREAS, Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center was |
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founded in 1997 to provide children and families with a safe, |
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welcoming place to share their experiences of abuse; the center |
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works alongside local law enforcement and the Department of Family |
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and Protective Services to ensure the integrity of child abuse |
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investigations; in addition to forensic interviews, it offers |
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medical examinations, mental health counseling, and other |
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education and advocacy services; and |
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WHEREAS, Employing a staff of around 30 people, the center |
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has earned praise for its positive workplace environment as well as |
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its values, culture, community outreach efforts, and employee |
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resources; the organization has built a strong track record for |
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retaining staff, and it has several internal committees devoted to |
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wellness, diversity, and other areas of employee engagement; and |
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WHEREAS, Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center has |
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furthered its vital mission by nurturing a strong relationship with |
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its employees, and in so doing, it has set a commendable example for |
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other organizations and businesses; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Williamson County Children's |
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Advocacy Center on its selection as the 2023 Best Place to Work by |
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the Round Rock Chamber and extend to the center's management and |
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staff sincere best wishes for continued success with their |
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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 the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |