Title: Guardian ad Litem Day

Summary: Recognizes April 14, 2015, as "Guardian ad Litem Day" in Florida.

Full Text:
WHEREAS, during the past years, more than 30,000 dedicated and talented volunteers have served as guardian sad litem in Florida,advocating for more tha n200,000 of the state's most vulnerable children, and WHEREAS, studies have shown that children who have a volunteer guardian ad litem receive more services and are half as likely to return to foster care, and WHEREAS, the Florida Guardian ad Litem Prog ram has extended its reach through public and private partnership sin communities throughout the state,and WHEREAS, the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program has worked tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and give them every opportunity to succeed, a nd WHEREAS, Florida leads the nation in efforts to ensure that every abused or neglected child has a dedicated guardian ad litem, giving these children a voice in court, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida: HR 9087 2015 hr9087 FL OR I DA HO US EO FR EP RE SE NT A TI VE SThat in recognition of the success of the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, and in gratitude for all those volunteers who serve as guardians ad litem, April 14, 2015, is designated as "Guardian ad Litem Day" in the State of Florida.