Commending Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates.
House Joint Resolution 300 is a ceremonial resolution commending Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (Piedmont CASA) on its 30th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the organization’s long-standing work in Charlottesville and surrounding counties, where it has trained advocates to represent the best interests of children in foster care. It highlights Piedmont CASA’s role in providing continuity and support for children navigating changes in placements, schools, and social workers.
The resolution also notes the organization’s broader impact over three decades, including training more than 850 advocates who have collectively served more than 2,600 children. It credits those advocates with helping improve children’s quality of life and supporting efforts to break cycles of abuse and neglect. The measure directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy for presentation to the organization as an expression of legislative admiration.
HJ300 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely commemorative: it formally recognizes Piedmont CASA’s service to children in the foster care system and records the General Assembly’s appreciation in the official legislative record. The resolution affects no statutes or regulatory provisions and imposes no legal obligations on any person or agency.
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous. The bill was agreed to by both chambers, and the text itself is laudatory, emphasizing Piedmont CASA’s longevity, volunteer service, and beneficial role in child welfare. There is no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or divided vote in the provided materials.
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because this is a ceremonial commendation rather than substantive policy legislation, it does not appear to have generated debate over funding, program design, or legal authority. The only identifiable focus is praise for Piedmont CASA’s work on behalf of foster children and the community.