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 diagnosing and treating injuries from child abuse, collecting forensic evidence, and offering comprehensive behavioral health services to enhance the psychological well-being of its clients. It emphasizes the importance of compassion and effective treatment for children who have experienced harm, recognizing the center's staff for their unwavering commitment to protecting and serving these children. The resolution concludes by expressing gratitude for the center's contributions to the community and the future of Tennessee's most vulnerable children.