HLS 16RS-3532 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 109
BY REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes May 1 through 7, 2016, as National
Correctional Employees Week and commends the efforts of the employees of the
office of juvenile justice
1 A RESOLUTION
2To recognize May 1 through 7, 2016, as National Correctional Employees Week and
3 commends the efforts of the employees of the office of juvenile justice.
4 WHEREAS, office of juvenile justice (OJJ) staff are trained professionals dedicated
5to maintaining and managing secure care facilities and ensuring the public safety; and
6 WHEREAS, OJJ employees are responsible for the treatment of Louisiana's young
7people through a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families,
8communities, and system partners to assist youth in redirecting their lives toward responsible
9citizenship; and
10 WHEREAS, OJJ employees work in very demanding and stressful conditions, caring
11for a high risk population, face many challenges, and put themselves at risk every day; and
12 WHEREAS, OJJ employees are dedicated to assisting youth in setting goals, making
13healthy choices, building relationships, and creating enrichment opportunities for self-
14growth; and
15 WHEREAS, OJJ employees serve admirably in many different capacities, including
16juvenile justice specialists, social service workers, medical personnel, supervisors,
17administrators, managers, and directors; and
18 WHEREAS, OJJ staff are outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with the
19mission while constantly striving to offer individualized and appropriate treatment to youth
20based on national best practices; and
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1 WHEREAS, OJJ secure-care staff work with their community-based partners to
2coordinate services for youth while preparing them for reentry to life in their communities;
3and
4 WHEREAS, OJJ staff rise to meet almost any challenge and serve this honorable
5profession with honesty, integrity, transparency, and inclusion of all parties; and
6 WHEREAS, OJJ employees deserve recognition for their service and should be
7commended by leaders in the profession, the public, and our elected officials for the
8tremendous job they do and for exceptional performance of their duties under the most
9difficult of circumstances; and
10 WHEREAS, May 1 through 7, 2016, is designated National Correctional Employees
11Week.
12 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
13Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize May 1 through 7, 2016, as National
14Correctional Employees Week, and commends the efforts of the employees of the Louisiana
15Department of Public Safety and Corrections, youth services, office of juvenile justice.
16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all citizens of Louisiana are hereby urged and
17encouraged to honor these correctional professionals and to recognize their achievements.
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)]
HR 109 Original 2016 Regular Session Jackson
Recognizes May 1–May 7, 2016, as National Correctional Employees Week and commends
the efforts of the employees of the office of juvenile justice.
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