STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 52nd Legislature (2009)

HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION 1031	By:	Terrill

AS INTRODUCED

A Concurrent Resolution honoring the Oklahoma Court Appointed Special Advocates Program and volunteers.

WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect are recognized as significant and pressing problems affecting the health, welfare and quality of life of children residing in Oklahoma; and 
WHEREAS, more than 13,000 victims of child abuse were confirmed by the Department of Human Services in 2008; and
WHEREAS, in a time of economic struggles and budget shortfalls, Oklahoma citizens are volunteering their time and resources to the children of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, 25 Court Appointed Special Advocates programs in Oklahoma served 3,770 abused and neglected children in 2008; and
WHEREAS,  over 1,300 court-appointed special advocates volunteers donated close to 70,000 hours in 2008 which was equivalent to $1.365 million of donated services to the children of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, this effort will give abused and neglected children in our state a chance for a safe and positive future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Oklahoma Legislature does hereby extend its deepest appreciation to the Court Appointed Special Advocates program and their volunteers.

52-1-7320	SDR	03/06/09