PRINTER'S NO.  1243

  

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

  

SENATE RESOLUTION

 

No.

143

Session of

2009

  

  

INTRODUCED BY DINNIMAN, WASHINGTON, ALLOWAY, ARGALL, BAKER, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, EARLL, ERICKSON, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, LEACH, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, PILEGGI, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE AND COSTA, JUNE 30, 2009

  

  

INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 30, 2009  

  

  

  

A RESOLUTION

  

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Proclaiming the week of July 12 through 18, 2009, as "Probation,

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Parole and Community Supervision Week" in Pennsylvania.

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WHEREAS, Community corrections is an essential part of the

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criminal justice system; and

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WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals uphold the law

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with dignity, while recognizing the right of the public to be

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safe-guarded from criminal activity; and

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WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals are responsible

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for supervising adult and juvenile offenders in the community;

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and

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WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals are trained

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professionals who provide services and referrals for offenders;

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and

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WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals work in

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partnership with community agencies and groups; and

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WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals promote

 


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prevention, intervention and advocacy; and

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WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals provide

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services, support and protection for victims; and

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WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals advocate

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community and restorative justice; therefore be it

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RESOLVED, That the Senate proclaim July 12 through 18, 2009,

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as "Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week" in

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Pennsylvania; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That all citizens be encouraged to honor our

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community corrections professionals and to recognize their

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achievements.

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