H.R. No. 53
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day is taking
place on January 24, 2017, and this occasion offers an ideal
opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of the
dedicated individuals working in this field; and
WHEREAS, The Texas juvenile justice system is regarded as one
of the most progressive in the country and is composed of 166
community-based probation departments that serve the state's 254
counties in partnership with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
and
WHEREAS, More than 8,200 certified juvenile probation and
supervision officers work tirelessly and courageously to help
rehabilitate young people, handling 100 percent of the referrals
received into the juvenile justice system each year and providing
ongoing services at the local level to 95 percent of those
referrals; and
WHEREAS, When dealing with young offenders, the Texas legal
system depends on the efforts of juvenile court judges, juvenile
prosecutors, juvenile defense attorneys and advocates, and law
enforcement officers and their staff to break the cycle of youth
crime and violence and protect the public from delinquent conduct;
to ensure the consistency and quality of such services throughout
the state, Texas Juvenile Justice Department staff members also
offer assistance and training to all juvenile justice personnel in
addition to providing rehabilitation services directly to young
offenders committed to the department's facilities; and
WHEREAS, Through their hard work and expertise, juvenile
justice professionals make a positive difference in the lives of
at-risk youth and help maintain the security of the citizens of
Texas, and their contributions are indeed deserving of recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize January 24, 2017, as Texas Juvenile
Justice Professional Day and commend youth probation personnel for
the essential services they provide.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 53 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House