THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

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

AMENDED, JULY 7, 2009   

A RESOLUTION

Proclaiming the week of July 12 through 18 19 through 25, 2009,

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as "Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Community corrections is an essential part of the

criminal justice system; and

WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals uphold the law

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

safe-guarded from criminal activity; and

WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals are responsible

for supervising adult and juvenile offenders in the community;

and

WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals are trained

professionals who provide services and referrals for offenders;

and

WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals work in

partnership with community agencies and groups; and

WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals promote

prevention, intervention and advocacy; and

WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals provide

services, support and protection for victims; and

WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals advocate

community and restorative justice; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate proclaim July 12 through 18 19

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through 25, 2009, as "Probation, Parole and Community

Supervision Week" in Pennsylvania; and be it further

RESOLVED, That all citizens be encouraged to honor our

community corrections professionals and to recognize their

achievements.