By: Blanco S.R. No. 269
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The El Paso County DWI Court Intervention and
Treatment Program has earned its fourth consecutive recognition
as a DWI Academy Court by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and the National Center for DWI Courts, and the
program is being recognized for this honor at a ceremony on
March 10, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Overseen by Judge Robert S. Anchondo of El Paso
County Criminal Court at Law No. 2, the DWI Court Intervention
and Treatment Program has benefited area residents for nearly two
decades; with the goal of helping to reduce recidivism among
adult DWI offenders, the initiative works to provide appropriate
assistance to these individuals through judicial monitoring,
mandatory treatment, and intensive supervision; and
WHEREAS, This specialized court is one of only six
programs in the country to receive the DWI Academy Court
designation for the current three-year term; it was selected for
this prestigious honor by demonstrating exemplary practices, and
it will serve as a national model and mentor for other such
programs, offering education and training opportunities for new
DWI courts, hosting staff from other jurisdictions for site
visits, and playing a key part in developing and improving DWI
court methods; and
WHEREAS, Committed to improving the safety and well-being
of El Paso County, Judge Robert Anchondo's DWI court program has
set an inspiring example for other communities throughout the
state and nation, and it is indeed deserving of recognition for
its vital contributions to the justice system; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commend the El Paso County DWI Court Intervention and
Treatment Program on its recognition as a DWI Academy Court and
extend to all those associated with the initiative sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.