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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. 2008/
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 8,2008
JOHN CULLEN,Clerk of the Board of
SupervisorsandCountyydministrator
By / J 6u '6VkCVAlL
,Deputy
RESOLUTION NO. 2008/4a�