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79R10557 MW-D
By: Dawson 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.