Journal of the Senate, Regular Session of the Seventy-Eighth Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 1 Page: 22
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WHEREAS, In carrying out this responsibility, the center has published 60
journal articles, as well as books, government reports, and other publications; it has
created more than 30 ongoing research projects and 60 presentations relating to
juvenile crime and delinquency prevention; and
WHEREAS, To meet its educational mission at Prairie View A&M University,
the center has established a doctoral degree program in juvenile justice and master's
degree programs in juvenile justice and in juvenile forensic psychology; in addition,
the center has created an undergraduate specialization in juvenile justice and a
certification program for aspiring juvenile probation officers; the center has also
instituted in-service training for individuals working in the field of juvenile justice;
and
WHEREAS, Carrying out its responsibility to serve as a state and national
resource for information on juvenile crime, the center has instituted an Intemet
clearinghouse for sharing national data on juvenile issues, and it has provided the
public with information by distributing presentations, brochures, and newsletters
throughout Texas and the nation; and
WHEREAS, Fulfilling its mandate to enter into cooperative agreements with
communities, government agencies, and private groups, the center has engaged in 33
partnerships and collaborative activities designed to reduce juvenile crime and
delinquency in Texas; moreover, as a result of House Bill 1118, the center has
designed a comprehensive study of overrepresentation of minority youths, female
offending, and sex offending in the state; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1998, the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention
Center has fulfilled its mandated responsibilities and established a reputation as a
highly successful enterprise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature, hereby
commend the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M
University on its many accomplishments and extend best wishes to all associated with
the center for continued success in the years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Texas Juvenile
Crime Prevention Center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator West was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation from the
Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University,
accompanied by Willie Tempton, Interim President, Prairie View A&M University;
Dr. Elaine Rodney, Executive Director, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, and
Dean, School of Juvenile Justice and Psychology; Dr. Joahanne Thomas-Smith,
Provost and Vice-president of Academic Affairs, Prairie View A&M University; and
Dr. Richard Tachia, Assistant Dean, School of Juvenile Justice and Psychology.
The Senate welcomed its guests.22
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