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This resolution recognizes April 16, 2025, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day at the State Capitol, highlighting the critical work of juvenile justice professionals in Texas. The resolution provides context about the state's juvenile justice system, noting that it comprises 164 community-based probation departments serving all 254 counties in partnership with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. It emphasizes that over 8,200 certified juvenile probation and supervision officers handle 100 percent of youth referrals to the juvenile justice system, with local departments providing services to 99 percent of those referrals. The resolution acknowledges the positive impact these professionals have on young Texans' lives, helping them find better paths and contributing to family strength and community safety. By adopting this resolution, the Texas House of Representatives aims to officially recognize and extend best wishes to the state's juvenile justice professionals for their important and challenging work.

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