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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 110
BY REPRESENTATIVE LEGER
COMMENDATIONS: Commends and acknowledges the employees of the Dept. of Public
Safety and Corrections, youth services, office of juvenile justice
A RESOLUTION1
To commend and acknowledge the employees of the Department of Public Safety and2
Corrections, youth services, office of juvenile justice.3
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend and acknowledge the employees of the4
office of juvenile justice for their outstanding public service and dedication to our youth; and5
WHEREAS, the office of juvenile justice staff are trained professionals dedicated to6
maintaining secure correctional facilities, ensuring the public safety, and assisting youth7
within their care in redirecting their lives toward responsible citizenship; and8
WHEREAS, employees of the office of juvenile justice are responsible for the9
custody, care, and treatment of thousands of young people every year as well as the10
maintenance of safe and secure facilities; and11
WHEREAS, the office of juvenile justice employees work under very demanding and12
stressful conditions, face many challenges, and put themselves at risk every day; and13
WHEREAS, employees of the office of juvenile justice are some of the most14
resourceful, capable, committed, patient, and persistent professionals in the criminal justice15
system and in our nation; and16
WHEREAS, the office of juvenile justice employees serve admirably in many17
different capacities, including administrators, juvenile justice specialists, social services18
workers, medical supervisors, managers, and directors; and19
WHEREAS, employees of the office of juvenile justice teach, train, mentor, counsel,20
and treat young people; and21 HLS 14RS-4378 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, the office of juvenile justice staff provide youth with direction, hope,1
and a new focus while preparing them for reentry and life in their communities; and2
WHEREAS, employees of the office of juvenile justice staff rise to the challenges3
they face in this honorable profession and serve nobly and admirably; and4
WHEREAS, the office of juvenile justice employees merit the highest commendation5
and acknowledgment for the vital contributions they make every day.6
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the7
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and acknowledge the employees of the8
Department of Public Safety and Corrections, youth services, office of juvenile justice, for9
their outstanding public service and singular contributions.10
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted11
to Dr. Mary L. Livers, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections,12
youth services, office of juvenile justice.13
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Leger HR No. 110
Commends and acknowledges the employees of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections,
youth services, office of juvenile justice.