House Joint Resolution 683, sponsored by Representative Keisling, honors the Children's Center of the Cumberlands as it celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary. Located in Oneida, with a satellite location in Jamestown marking its twentieth anniversary, the center is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children in Tennessee. Under the leadership of executive director Angel Sexton, the center serves as a child advocacy facility, providing essential mental health, medical, and educational services to minor victims of abuse and neglect, as well as their non-offending family members.

The resolution acknowledges the critical role the Children's Center plays in ensuring the safety and well-being of children who have experienced trauma. It highlights the center's efforts in diagnosing and treating injuries from abuse, collecting forensic evidence, and offering comprehensive behavioral health services. The General Assembly expresses gratitude to the center's administration and staff for their unwavering commitment to supporting Tennessee's most vulnerable children, recognizing their noble mission to help rebuild the futures of those affected by abuse and neglect.