ENROLLED 2015 Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 155 BY REPRESENTATIVE PUGH A RESOLUTION To commend the probation and parole officers of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Youth Services, Office of Juvenile Justice, and to designate July 12-18, 2015, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. WHEREAS, supervision at the community level is an essential part of the Louisiana juvenile justice continuum of treatment; and WHEREAS, Office of Juvenile Justice probation and parole officers are responsible for supervising youths in the community while helping youths and families navigate the juvenile justice system; and WHEREAS, probation and parole officers fulfill a vital role in public safety while coordinating educational, vocational, and treatment opportunities for youths to obtain the skills necessary for successful futures; and WHEREAS, probation and parole officers work in very demanding and stressful conditions, are charged with the care of high risk populations, and face many challenges that put them at risk every day; and WHEREAS, probation and parole officers work in partnership with community agencies and groups to promote prevention, intervention, and advocacy programs; and WHEREAS, probation and parole officers are a true force for positive change in the lives of young people in their communities. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate July 12-18, 2015, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week; does hereby recognize the achievements of these dedicated workers; and does hereby encourage the citizens of the state to honor their community probation and parole professionals. Page 1 of 2 HR NO. 155 ENROLLED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2