[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 156 (Friday, September 10, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E960]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CASA OF COLLIN COUNTY

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 10, 2021

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Court 
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Collin County's milestone 30th 
anniversary of service to the community and to the abused and neglected 
children of North Texas.
  Since its establishment in 1991, CASA has served 100% of the abused 
and neglected children removed from their homes in Collin County. As 
the child's official voice in court, these guardian ad litems work 
tirelessly to champion the best interests of the children they serve so 
that they receive needed services while ensuring the child's case moves 
through the system as quickly as possible. The ultimate goal of CASA is 
for each child to be reunited with family if appropriate or to be 
placed in a safe, permanent, and loving home. It is a mission their 
trained advocates do not take lightly.
  CASA's network of trained advocates are often recognized for 
providing consistent, strong, and clear voices for abused and neglected 
children as they navigate a complicated legal system. CASA often serves 
as the only stable, trusted adult in the lives of these children as 
they navigate the changing dynamics of the foster care system.
  Since it's inception, CASA has advocated for more than 12,000 
children. Further, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the 
dedicated volunteer advocates, exceptional staff, outstanding 
leadership, and committed Board of Directors and Advisory Board once 
again rose to meet the needs of those they serve by adapting their 
processes to provide even greater support through new and innovative 
ways.
  Now as we reflect upon the thirty years of selfless service performed 
by CASA of Collin County, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking 
the organization and their decades of fierce advocates for changing the 
lives of countless children in our community.

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