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; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioners Court of Comal County, Texas, duly convened and acting in its capacity as the governing body of Comal County, does hereby recognize July 16-22, 2006 as "Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week in Comal County" and encourage all citizens to honor these community corrections professionals and to recognize their achievements.