78R5095 JH-D

By:  Ritter                                                       H.R. No. 233



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, the members of the Texas 
Probation Association have provided training, networking 
opportunities, and advocacy for probation professionals throughout 
the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1974, the organization represents 
workers in the nearly 300 adult and juvenile probation departments 
across the state who are responsible for enforcing court orders, 
collecting fees, providing offender treatment referrals and 
counseling, and collecting restitution for victims; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Probation Association provides these 
individuals with a unified voice, empowering them to express their 
concerns, make public their successes, and articulate their vision 
for the future; and
	WHEREAS, The men and women of the Texas Probation Association 
are committed to improving the state's criminal and juvenile 
justice system, and their efforts in this regard are helping to 
build a brighter and more promising future for all Texans; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2003, as Texas Probation 
Association Day at the Capitol and extend to the members of that 
organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Probation Association as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.