Bill Text: PA SR153 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing the week of July 17 through 23, 2011, as "Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-22 - Introduced and adopted [SR153 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR153-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1412
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 153 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY DINNIMAN, ALLOWAY, ARGALL, BREWSTER, BROWNE, ERICKSON, FARNESE, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, KASUNIC, BOSCOLA, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, SOLOBAY, STACK, SCHWANK, COSTA AND M. WHITE, JUNE 22, 2011
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 22, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of July 17 through 23, 2011, as "Probation,
Parole and Community Supervision Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Community corrections is an essential part of the
justice system; and
WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals uphold the law
with dignity, while recognizing the right of the public to be
safeguarded 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
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WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals provide
services, support and protection for victims; and
WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals advocate
community and restorative justice; and
WHEREAS, Community corrections professionals are a true force
for positive change in their communities; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of July 17
through 23, 2011, as "Probation, Parole and Community
Supervision Week" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That all citizens be encouraged to honor community
corrections professionals and to recognize their achievements.
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