SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 269
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate