81R32852 MG-F
 
  By: McReynolds H.R. No. 2406
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
  recognize the directors and employees of the Community Supervision
  and Corrections Department (CSCD) for their outstanding service to
  the Lone Star State; and
         WHEREAS, With locations throughout Texas, the CSCD is
  responsible for providing community supervision or adult probation
  services to hundreds of thousands of individuals, and it offers
  numerous programs that are designed to change individual behavior
  and help protect the community; and
         WHEREAS, The agency's directors, along with their teams,
  tirelessly manage all aspects of the adult probation departments
  within their jurisdictions, aim to improve lives through the use of
  best practices, and encourage individuals assigned to community
  supervision to take positive steps toward enhancing their quality
  of life; and
         WHEREAS, The committed individuals who have contributed
  immeasurably to the successful reintegration of formerly
  incarcerated individuals into the community include: Paul Becker,
  director of Harris County CSCD; Stephen L. Enders, director of
  West Texas CSCD; George Hernandez, director of Caldwell County
  CSCD; Steven T. Henderson, director of Lubbock/Crosby Counties
  CSCD; Leighton Iles, director of Fort Bend County CSCD; Todd
  Jermstad, interim director of Bell County CSCD; Dr. Geraldine Nagy,
  director of Travis County CSCD; Dr. Michael E. Noyes, director of
  Dallas County CSCD; Tom Plumlee, director of Tarrant County CSCD;
  Jim Stott, director of Jefferson County CSCD; and Rodney J.
  Thompson, director of Angelina County CSCD, as well as many other
  caring and hardworking employees; and
         WHEREAS, Paul Becker has worked diligently with state
  legislators to advocate for stronger probation departments on
  behalf of the entire field of community corrections; Mr. Becker has
  also made much-needed improvements to the Harris County CSCD with
  his knowledge of treatment programs and team building; and
         WHEREAS, Stephen L. Enders has brought progressive and
  innovative programming to adult probation in El Paso for more than
  35 years; he has implemented and administered many smart-on-crime
  community corrections programs in the area, including an adult
  probation learning center, a treatment alternative to
  incarceration program, and victim services; moreover, Mr. Enders
  has presented fresh, evidence-based ways of management, and he is
  the chair of the Probation Advisory Committee (PAC) and a member of
  the Texas Probation Association (TPA) and the Texas Corrections
  Association; and
         WHEREAS, George Hernandez is retiring at the end of August
  2009, after a long and admirable career marked by dedication and
  service to community corrections; he has devoted numerous hours as
  an advocate for recruiting and retaining quality officers, and he
  has passionately represented the interests of the Central Texas
  regional chiefs as a member of the Probation Advisory Committee and
  as the current co-chair of the TPA Adult Legislative Committee; and
         WHEREAS, Steven T. Henderson has contributed to the field of
  community supervision for more than two decades with his impeccable
  work ethic and extensive knowledge about those programs and
  supervision strategies that have been proven beneficial to the
  community; Mr. Henderson is a much sought-after resource, and he
  consistently provides his staff with the tools and encouragement
  they need to serve their clients effectively; and
         WHEREAS, Leighton Iles is an invaluable resource for
  legislators, probation directors, advocacy groups, and judges,
  with over 20 years of experience in addressing substance abuse and
  community supervision issues; recognized for his willingness to go
  above and beyond what is expected of him, Mr. Iles was granted
  membership on the TPA Adult Legislative Committee, and in October
  2007, he was appointed to represent all 122 CSCD offices on the
  Judicial Advisory Council; and
         WHEREAS, Todd Jermstad shares his experience with
  smart-on-crime criminal justice policies and his extensive
  legislative knowledge with judges, probation directors, and such
  advocacy groups as the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition and the
  Center for Effective Justice at the Texas Public Policy Foundation;
  Mr. Jermstad's willingness to support the efforts of those who seek
  his help is constant and unparalleled, and it has made him a trusted
  and irreplaceable friend to many within the field of community
  supervision; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Geraldine Nagy has worked with the Texas
  Legislature during several sessions to improve community
  corrections, and she genuinely understands the role of adult
  probation departments in changing the lives of those placed under
  supervision and in making the community safer; Dr. Nagy has
  dedicated her outstanding career to researching and implementing
  effective justice system practices in her current position and
  through her former roles as deputy director for the Community
  Justice Assistance Division of the Texas Department of Criminal
  Justice and deputy director of Bastrop County CSCD; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Michael E. Noyes is a valuable asset to the
  criminal justice system, and his implementation of evidence-based
  best practices is improving the lives of many Texans; Mr. Noyes has
  more than 20 years of experience in the administration of public and
  private agencies that provide direct services to at-risk families,
  delinquent and dependent youth, and adults within the community
  corrections environment; along with his committed and
  knowledgeable team, he has spent considerable time during this
  session working with policy makers who are seeking smart-on-crime
  approaches that increase public safety and use tax revenue
  efficiently; and
         WHEREAS, Tom Plumlee has gained the respect and admiration of
  his peers by devoting his career to enhancing the lives of those
  involved in the adult probation system; he has served as a CSCD
  director for more than two decades in Amarillo and later Fort Worth,
  and he has also worked as a probation officer for the Dallas County
  Probation Department; and
         WHEREAS, Jim Stott has been a leader in the field of adult
  probation as a former president and co-chair of the TPA Adult
  Legislative Committee; with his active participation and his
  incredible dedication, he has helped his colleagues find solutions
  to the problems facing community supervision, and he has remained a
  strong advocate of community corrections; and
         WHEREAS, Since 1983, Rodney J. Thompson has proven his
  commitment to strengthening community supervision in Texas, and he
  continues to serve on the board of directors for TPA and as co-chair
  of the TPA Adult Legislative Committee; Mr. Thompson was recognized
  as the Supervisor of the Year for the Tarrant County CSCD in 2005,
  and he has advocated for qualified staff and additional
  smart-on-crime strategies that will target the root causes of
  criminal behavior and address the needs of those suffering from
  substance abuse; and
         WHEREAS, The CSCD directors have made lasting contributions
  to the areas they serve, and they have helped to strengthen the
  Texas criminal justice system by reducing incarceration costs,
  increasing public safety, and promoting independent and
  responsible living; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby honor all employees of the Community Supervision
  and Corrections Department for their notable public service, and
  extend to them sincere appreciation for their dedication to the
  criminal justice corrections community; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the CSCD directors as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.