Justice is Served
Save the DATE: September 21, 2010
Justice is Served focuses attention on the service of Dallas CASA volunteers and increasing public awareness about the issue of child abuse.
The trademark of this unique event is the attendance of state and federal judges who act as celebrity waiters, graciously serving "just desserts" to the tables. In 2009, 36 judges participated in the dinner.
The annual event honors a community leader or leaders for their significant contributions to improving the lives of children in the Dallas community. The honoree is recognized with the prestigious Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children award.
The recipient of the 2009 award was Texas Supreme Court Justice
Harriet O'Neill. Justice O'Neill was honored for her special
interest in improving the court system for families and children
in foster care. She spearheaded the creation in 2007 of the Permanent
Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families, which she
leads. The commission brings together child welfare system stakeholders
to improve how courts handle child abuse cases and improve child
welfare policies. The Commission has become a national model
for similar organizations.
Champion of Children past honorees:
| 2008 − | The Hoglund Foundation |
| 2007 − | Terdema Ussery, CEO & President, Dallas Mavericks and CEO of HDNet |
| 2006 − | Archon Group, L.P. |
| 2005 − | Todd Wagner, Todd Wagner Foundation |
| 2004 − | Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips |
| 2003 − | Judge Harold "Barefoot" Sanders |
| 2002 − | J. McDonald "Don" Williams, Founder, Foundation for Community Empowerment |
| 2001 − | Tom Luce, Chief of Staff, Texas Select Committee of Public Education |
| 2000 − | Paul Coggins, U.S. Attorney |
| 1999 − | The Honorable Florence Shapiro |
| 1998 − | The Honorable Lee F. Jackson |
For more information, visit sponsorship opportunities or contact us or call Sara Rockey, 214-827-9603, x 272.
