By Goolsby                                             H.R. No. 116
       74R5013 JLZ-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join
    1-2  the 1,200 members of the Texas Corrections Association in observing
    1-3  Corrections Day at the State Capitol on February 7, 1995; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Initiated and sponsored by the association, this
    1-5  event affords lawmakers, professionals in the field of criminal
    1-6  justice, and interested members of the general public an excellent
    1-7  opportunity to become more aware and better informed about key
    1-8  issues, problems, and solutions in an area of importance to all
    1-9  Texans; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, In recognition of the legislature's focus on
   1-11  juvenile justice issues during the current session, this year's
   1-12  observance of Corrections Day will feature presentations about
   1-13  successful juvenile programs and corrections initiatives being
   1-14  implemented across the state to combat crime and improve public
   1-15  safety; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, The highlight of the day's agenda will be the
   1-17  Exemplary Program Exhibit, showcasing some of the outstanding
   1-18  juvenile corrections programs that have proven effective in
   1-19  reducing crime and rehabilitating youthful offenders; a unique
   1-20  feature of this exhibit in the Capitol rotunda will be the presence
   1-21  of juvenile clients in the system as well as program staff to
   1-22  discuss what works and why in these model programs; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, In addition to the information presented in the
   1-24  day's exhibits, the Texas Corrections Association will have on hand
    2-1  detailed information about critical program components, such as
    2-2  cost per day, profiles of program participants, community and
    2-3  interagency support and interaction, and other vital data necessary
    2-4  for a proper evaluation of these and other corrections programs;
    2-5  and
    2-6        WHEREAS, The information presented in these exhibits as well
    2-7  as the better understanding that derives from the attention paid to
    2-8  juvenile justice issues during Corrections Day at the Capitol is
    2-9  essential if we are to respond successfully not only to the needs
   2-10  of society but also to the needs of those who find themselves
   2-11  removed from society in the criminal justice system; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, Corrections Day also affords an appropriate
   2-13  opportunity to honor the countless professionals who serve with
   2-14  exemplary dedication in the field, in probation and parole offices
   2-15  as well as in corrections facilities and programs, all of whom are
   2-16  deserving of public praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it
   2-17        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-18  Legislature hereby commemorate the observance of Corrections Day at
   2-19  the Capitol on February 7, 1995, and commend all of the members of
   2-20  the Texas Corrections Association for their contributions to the
   2-21  betterment of society and their continued efforts to improve the
   2-22  lives of Texans everywhere.