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This resolution commemorates the 20th anniversary of Lone Star Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) expanding its services into Kaufman County, Texas, in 2024. CASA is a national volunteer organization that supports children and families in the foster care system, with its roots dating back to 1977. Originally founded in 1992 as CASA of Rockwall County, the organization recognized a critical resource gap in Kaufman County's child advocacy network and worked to establish a local presence. Under the leadership of former executive director Lucille Bell, the organization grew to serve 90 cases and assist nearly 170 children in 2024. The current executive director, Lauren Rowe, leads the organization with support from a board of directors. The resolution highlights the organization's significant impact on young Texans over the past two decades and officially recognizes Lone Star CASA's commitment to child advocacy by commemorating its 20-year milestone in Kaufman County and extending best wishes for its future work.

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