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FROM: LIONEL D. CHATMAN, County Probation Officer01. . ........ Costa
DATE: July 8, 2008 ~~ County�o K�`�
SUBJECT: Declare July 13-19, 2008 as Probation, Parole &
Community Supervision Officers' Week
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 2008/ 0 declaring July 13-19, 2008 as "Probation, Parole & Community
Supervision Officers' Week" in Contra Costa County.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
III. BACKGROUND:
The American Probation and Parole Association has proclaimed the week of July 13-19, 2008 as
"Probation, Parole & Community Supervision Officers' Week" in the United States to recognize the men
and women who work each and every day with probationers and parolees to hold them accountable for
the crimes they have committed against our families, our friends, our neighbors and our communities.
County Probation Officer Lionel D. Chatman recommends that Contra Costa County join with the State
of California and the Nation in honoring these dedicated individuals who work each day to make our
communities a safer place.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑ YES SIGNATUSE
[-tECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
['APPROVEOTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BO ON iLd, 8;
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED VOTER ❑
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: 5& CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
AYES: NOES: ATTESTED: July 8, 2008
ABSENT: . ABSTAIN:
JOHN CULLEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Contact: L. CHATMAN (3-4188) SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
cc: Probation Department BY Deputy
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Adopted this Resolution on July 8, 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: GIOIA,UILKEMA,PIEPHO,
BONILLA&GLOVER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Resolution No. 20081
In the Matter of Declaring the Week of )
July 13-19, 2008 as Probation, Parole & )
Community Supervision Officers' Week )
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers are an essential part of the criminal justice
system; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers uphold the law with dignity, while recognizing
the right of the public to be safe-guarded from criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers are responsible for supervising adult and
juvenile offenders in the community; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers are trained professionals who provide services
and referrals for offenders; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole corrections officers work in partnership with community
agencies and groups; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers promote prevention, intervention and
advocacy; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers provide services, support, and protection for
victims; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers advocate community and restorative justice;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the recommendation of the County Probation
Officer Lionel D. Chatman that the Board of Supervisors declares July 13-19, 2008 as "Probation,
Parole & Community Supervision Officers' Week" in Contra Costa County and encourages all
citizens to honor these probation and parole officers and to recognize their achievements.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown:
ATTESTED: July B.2008
JOHN CULLEN,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisorsad CountyYAdmin.istrator
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Deputy
RESOLUTION NO. 2008/