SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 466

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department as it celebrates more than a century of service; and

WHEREAS, The Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department was created in 1908, shortly after the passage of the Texas Juvenile Court Act of 1907; and

WHEREAS, The department began its existence in a second-floor office in the county courthouse and served an average of 720 juveniles per year; and

WHEREAS, The Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department now serves an average of 7,100 juveniles each year, and the juvenile justice system has grown to include two courts, two associate courts, a detention facility, a long-term secure treatment facility, and a staff of more than 600 dedicated public servants; and

WHEREAS, To commemorate more than 100 years of the rehabilitation and redirection of the young people of Bexar County, a celebration is being held on March 26, 2009, and Vicki Spriggs, director of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, is delivering the keynote address; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department on its longstanding commitment to serving the community and extend congratulations on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the department as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate