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                                                                  H.R. No. 927



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Matagorda County Teen Court is an important 
alternative sentencing program for young people that enables those 
who have been convicted of a Class C misdemeanor to have the offense 
dismissed if they successfully complete the program; consisting of 
a trial by their peers, young people receive constructive 
sentencing requiring them to engage in community service, 
participate on a teen court jury, write letters of apology to 
victims, perform restitution, or enroll in a counseling program; 
and
	WHEREAS, The program benefits from the interest and 
involvement of Texas Youth Court Advocates, a group of hard-working 
youth volunteers who complete training to act as attorneys, jurors, 
clerks, and bailiffs in the teen court setting; members of TYCA 
target high-risk youth offenders and take a personal interest in 
their cases, playing an active role in helping them to take personal 
responsibility for their actions and rectify the wrongs they have 
committed, and sending them a clear message that people their own 
age don't agree with their actions; and
	WHEREAS, Those individuals who dedicate their time and 
talents to benefit the Matagorda County Teen Court program are 
performing an invaluable public service, and it is most appropriate 
that their good work be recognized; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the Matagorda County Teen Court program 
and members of the Texas Youth Court Advocates for their efforts to 
assist young people in forging a brighter future for themselves; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Matagorda County Teen Court program and TYCA as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dawson

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 927 was adopted by the House on April 
14, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House