TITLE: Honoring members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Providers Association on their visit to the Capitol.

SUMMARY: Honoring members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Providers Association on their visit to the Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Providers Association are visiting the State Capitol on March 27, 2013; and WHEREAS, A nonprofit organization, the Texas Juvenile Justice Providers Association promotes quality services for youth and families who are currently involved with the juvenile justice system as well as for those who are at risk; and WHEREAS, With goals to decrease the number of youth in the juvenile justice system and to best ensure future success for young Texans at risk, the TJJPA strives to prevent delinquency, violence, and substance abuse; in addition to these worthy goals, the organization encourages research, training, and education to establish best practice standards for service providers, and it supports county juvenile probation offices with their demanding work; and WHEREAS, Through its advocacy and expertise, the Texas Juvenile Justice Providers Association is helping to create a brighter future for countless young Texans, and its efforts are indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor the Texas Juvenile Justice Providers Association and extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Parker Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1148 was adopted by the House on April 10, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House