SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 198

	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 Senate of the State of Texas,
78th 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 Senate.
                                                                        Williams




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 19, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate