H.R. No. 2063
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The observance of Probation, Parole, and Community
Supervision Week on July 17-23, 2011, offers a fitting opportunity
to recognize the Dallas County Community Supervision and
Corrections Department; and
WHEREAS, A professional criminal justice agency, the Dallas
County CSCD serves the public under the authority of the criminal
judiciary system, supervising more than 53,000 clients on a daily
basis; the department enforces court-ordered conditions of
community supervision and provides offenders with a wide array of
rehabilitative services and resources; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael E. Noyes leads a CSCD workforce of more
than 630; the staff works diligently to carry out its mission to
safeguard the public from criminal activity, provide services,
support, and protection for victims, and facilitate positive
changes in offender behavior through the use of evidence-based
intervention strategies; playing a vital role in the criminal
justice system, community corrections professionals also work in
partnership with community agencies and groups and advocate for
community and restorative justice; and
WHEREAS, The members of the staff of the Dallas County
Community Supervision and Corrections Department have demonstrated
exceptional dedication to their mission, and their efforts have
earned the gratitude and appreciation of their fellow citizens;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby join in recognizing July 17-23, 2011, as
Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week and extend to the
staff and administration of the Dallas County Community Supervision
and Corrections Department sincere best wishes for continued
success in their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Dallas County CSCD as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Madden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2063 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House