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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Court Appointed Special Advocates of Central Texas on   the grand occasion of its 40th anniversary; and            WHEREAS, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) began in   King County, Washington, in 1977, when Judge David Soukup   enlisted local community volunteers to advocate for abused or   neglected children in child protective services; since its   establishment, the organization has grown into a vast network of   more than 90,000 generous volunteers who serve in 49 states and   the District of Columbia; and            WHEREAS, CASA of Central Texas joined the national   advocacy network in 1985 to assist children during court hearings   in Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays Counties; over the last   four decades, its staff and volunteers have worked with children   in foster care to make informed recommendations to the courts and   provide judges with the valuable information they need to act in   the best interest of the child; and            WHEREAS, CASA of Central Texas continues to uphold its   mission through the compassionate advocacy of 169 trained   volunteers who serve as informed, collaborative partners in each   county's legal system, and all associated with the organization   are truly deserving of recognition for their contributions to   ensuring all children receive compassionate care and a safe home;   now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend the staff and volunteers of Court   Appointed Special Advocates of Central Texas on 40 years of   service on behalf of abused and neglected young Texans and extend   to them best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors;   and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the organization in honor of this occasion.     Zaffirini                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 4, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate