TITLE: Recognizing Dan Leal for 15 years of service to the Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Dan Leal for 15 years of service to the Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dan Leal for 15 years of exceptional service as executive director of the Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County; and WHEREAS, Dan Leal joined the Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County after having worked in partnership with the organization while employed by the City of Denton; passionate about the center's mission of empowering child abuse victims, their families, and the community through education, healing, and justice, he eagerly accepted an offer to serve as executive director; and WHEREAS, Under his exemplary leadership, the center has expanded its facilities and staff to better serve the needs of abused and neglected children; he has played a vital role in making the center financially secure and in raising awareness of its programs throughout the community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Leal has been instrumental in building a team of caring professionals and in creating an environment designed with the needs of children in mind; the center has worked with law enforcement agencies and other organizations to ensure that children's needs are the highest priority; and WHEREAS, Dan Leal's work has had a profound impact on the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dan Leal on his outstanding work as executive director of the Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2017.