Commends Louisiana CASA programs and volunteers, honors two advocates, and designates May 27, 2026, as CASA Day at the Capitol.

The resolution commends the Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs and volunteers for their work with abused and neglected children. It recognizes the contributions of CASA volunteers, who provided 42,000 hours of service valued at over $1.5 million. The resolution also honors James Barse of CASA Jefferson as the Volunteer Advocate of the Year and Ja'Nika Stanley of Capital Area CASA as the Heart of Advocacy Award recipient. It designates May 27, 2026, as CASA Day at the Capitol to raise awareness of the need for advocacy on behalf of children.

Commends Louisiana CASA programs and volunteers, honors two advocates, and designates May 27, 2026, as CASA Day at the Capitol.

The resolution commends the Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs and volunteers for their work with abused and neglected children. It recognizes the contributions of CASA volunteers, who provided 42,000 hours of service valued at over $1.5 million. The resolution also honors James Barse of CASA Jefferson as the Volunteer Advocate of the Year and Ja'Nika Stanley of Capital Area CASA as the Heart of Advocacy Award recipient. It designates May 27, 2026, as CASA Day at the Capitol to raise awareness of the need for advocacy on behalf of children.