88R33282 BK-D

By: Harris of Williamson H.R. No. 2517

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center was honored as the 2023 Best Place to Work at the Round Rock Chamber's annual awards banquet on February 15, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the Round Rock Chamber recognizes deserving businesses, organizations, and individuals for their achievements and their contributions to the local community; and

WHEREAS, Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1997 to provide children and families with a safe, welcoming place to share their experiences of abuse; the center works alongside local law enforcement and the Department of Family and Protective Services to ensure the integrity of child abuse investigations; in addition to forensic interviews, it offers medical examinations, mental health counseling, and other education and advocacy services; and

WHEREAS, Employing a staff of around 30 people, the center has earned praise for its positive workplace environment as well as its values, culture, community outreach efforts, and employee resources; the organization has built a strong track record for retaining staff, and it has several internal committees devoted to wellness, diversity, and other areas of employee engagement; and

WHEREAS, Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center has furthered its vital mission by nurturing a strong relationship with its employees, and in so doing, it has set a commendable example for other organizations and businesses; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center on its selection as the 2023 Best Place to Work by the Round Rock Chamber and extend to the center's management and staff sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.