H.R. No. 1148
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Providers
Association are visiting the State Capitol on March 27, 2013; and
WHEREAS, A nonprofit organization, the Texas Juvenile
Justice Providers Association promotes quality services for youth
and families who are currently involved with the juvenile justice
system as well as for those who are at risk; and
WHEREAS, With goals to decrease the number of youth in the
juvenile justice system and to best ensure future success for young
Texans at risk, the TJJPA strives to prevent delinquency, violence,
and substance abuse; in addition to these worthy goals, the
organization encourages research, training, and education to
establish best practice standards for service providers, and it
supports county juvenile probation offices with their demanding
work; and
WHEREAS, Through its advocacy and expertise, the Texas
Juvenile Justice Providers Association is helping to create a
brighter future for countless young Texans, and its efforts are
indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Texas Juvenile Justice Providers
Association and extend to all those affiliated with the
organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1148 was adopted by the House on April
10, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House