82R20016 BPG-D
By: Phillips H.R. No. 1258
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Juvenile Justice Association of Texas
are gathering in Austin on April 12, 2011, to mark Texas Juvenile
Probation Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, In partnership, the State of Texas and county
governments operate the Texas juvenile probation system, which
includes nearly 170 community-based probation departments serving
youth and families in every county across the state; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission works with
local juvenile boards and departments to support and enhance
juvenile probation services by providing funding, technical
assistance, and training; the TJPC establishes and enforces
standards, collects, analyzes, and disseminates information, and
facilitates communications between state and local entities;
moreover, it exercises oversight of county detention facilities;
and
WHEREAS, The backbone of the system, local juvenile probation
departments and courts provide services to all youth referred to
the system; the county departments handle most of the sanctions and
therapeutic interventions imposed by the courts; and
WHEREAS, The Juvenile Justice Association of Texas,
established in 1999, promotes advocacy for Texas children through
the provision of quality juvenile services; it represents dedicated
juvenile probation and detention officers and furthers their
professional development, training, and education; and
WHEREAS, Juvenile probation system professionals are deeply
committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the more
than 100,000 juveniles who are arrested in Texas or referred to the
juvenile probation system each year, and through their tireless
efforts, these public servants play a vital role in assuring the
security and safety of our communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 12, 2011, as Texas Juvenile
Probation Day at the State Capitol and commend the outstanding
professionals of our juvenile probation system for their important
contributions.