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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 169
BY SENATOR RISER
A RESOLUTION
To designate the week of July 21-27, 2013, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision
Week.
WHEREAS, supervision of criminal offenders in the local community is an essential
part of the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, the probation and parole officers of the office of juvenile justice are
responsible for supervising juvenile offenders in the local community; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers uphold the law with dignity, protect our
citizens from criminal activity, and fulfill a vital role to ensure the public safety of our
citizens; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers are trained professionals providing
assistance and referrals where needed and other services necessary to assist offenders as they
transition back into society as productive law-abiding citizens; and
WHEREAS, the contributions of probation and parole officers are a significant factor
in reducing recidivism among our juvenile offenders; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers provide additional service, support, and
protection to crime victims and their families; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers are engaged in partnerships with local
agencies and groups to promote crime prevention, intervention, and advocacy programs for
offenders and have become a true force for positive change in the community as well as
advocates for restorative justice.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby designates the week of July 21-27, 2013, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole
Supervision Week and encourages all citizens to honor and recognize the achievements of
probation and parole professionals in their respective communities.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE