[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING OUR NATION'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONALS

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 12, 2016

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the nation's 
community corrections professionals and the vital role they play in 
enhancing public safety throughout the United States. In honor of the 
invaluable contributions of these dedicated public servants, the 
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) and its associated 
members have designated the week of July 17-23 Pretrial, Probation and 
Parole Supervision Week 2016. I thank the thousands of men and women 
who perform these important public safety duties, and urge my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in support of the 
APPA's week-long recognition efforts this year.
  Here in my congressional district, the nation's capital, thousands of 
women and men serve as pretrial, probation and parole officers or 
administrators. As public servants, these constituents, along with many 
other Americans, commit themselves on a daily basis to helping improve 
the lives of those involved in the criminal justice system. Mr. 
Speaker, the work of these professionals ultimately results in stronger 
and safer communities for all.
  Community corrections professionals are responsible for the 
supervision of adult and juvenile offenders in communities throughout 
our nation. These trained professionals go above and beyond the call of 
duty by connecting their clients to supportive services, community 
based resources, employment opportunities, housing programs and other 
evidence based practices that help individuals successfully complete 
supervision and reenter society. Community corrections professionals 
strive to provide these services and support, while simultaneously 
providing client surveillance, crime prevention and restorative 
justice.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
acknowledging the impact community corrections professionals have on 
the quality of life of so many Americans, and recognizing July 17-23 as 
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2016.

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