Bill Text: TX HR53 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 53 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-27 - Reported enrolled [HR53 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR53-Enrolled.html



	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

	______________________________
	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.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House