25277 pretrial probation parole supervision week
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And David Ink. And David Ink. Lots of polls. Okay, is there anyone else who wishes to speak to us today? Okay, um then moving on. That will conclude the public comment. Now is the time for resolutions. Can you please start with the first one?
Resolution number 25277, a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, declaring July 20th to the 26th, 2025 as pretrial, probation, and parole supervision week in Pasco County. Whereas misdemeanor probation provides individuals with a structured opportunity to rebuild their lives under supervision, offering essential case management that fosters rehabilitation, accountability, and personal growth.
And whereas misdemeanor probation professionals are dedicated to fostering positive change and offering unwavering support to individuals in their journey toward accountability. And whereas misdemeanor probation professionals collaborate closely with law enforcement, judges, court officials, community service agencies, and treatment providers to enable offenders to continue working while meeting their treatment and community service obligations. And
whereas misdemeanor probation professionals uphold the highest ethical standards, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the citizens of Pasco County. And whereas misdemeanor probation professionals ensure compliance with sentencing guidelines, reinforcing justice and accountability within the community. And whereas misdemeanor probation professionals provide case management, actively promote prevention, and facilitate the collection of
restitution to aid victims who have suffered financial loss, ensuring both financial and emotional support in their recovery. And whereas pretrial, probation, and parole supervision week. Presents an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions of Pasco County's misdemeanor probation professionals whose commitment makes a difference in the lives of those placed on probation. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of
County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, the said board hereby proclaims the week of July 20th to the 26th, 2025, as pretrial, probation, and parole superbation week in Pasco County and commends the contributions of the Pasco County Misdemeanor Probation Professionals whose unweighted Favoring commitment, professionalism, and collaborative efforts continue to make a meaningful impact on the lives of offenders while fostering a just
society. Dunham resolved in regular session with the quorum president voting this 15th day of July 2025. Move approval. Second.
All in favor? Aye. This is who did this one?
I did Wait Mart.
Okay, Mr. Martin, you have the mic.
Thank you. Well, You guys have not necessarily the most exciting sounding job that the county has, but a very important one. And the balance that you all have to hold with keeping, you know, try to keep young people on task and and try to straighten them out and the level of compassion that you have to have while holding accountability for the, you know know, the crimes they they have committed um is a is a very big job and thank you for your dedication to
this line of work and to the folks that uh end up in trouble. And um thanks for keeping a good spirit about you and uh hanging tough with these folks day in and day out. So glad you're here today.
Okay.
Commissioner Oakley.
Yeah. I want to thank you for all that you do for citizens of Pasco County and the work you do is very, very important. So every day get up with a smile on your face because you got a a hard job to do, but you do it very well and we certainly appreciate everything y'all do. Thank you.
Commissioner Yeager.
So again, thank you for what you guys do. Um I look at your job and I think of all the people that all the lives you guys touched, how you know you basically are giving them second chances, you're sharing stories of other people, other success stories. You're put you're pouring into them. And um most of all you're giving them hope and encouragement. And um that's not easy to do day-to-day because it It's it's g you get very emotionally tied to the person and you want them to succeed so
bad. So um Just thank you. And
Commissioner Mariano.
I'll say somet thank you as well. Very tough times in their lives and helping them get through it and hopefully better direction to move forward. So thank you for your service.
And finally me. I was involved with the county long before I ever became an elected official. And had no idea even then that we had this kind of department. So it was really surprised to me that we we re we did this. So uh as far as I know this might be the is this the first time we've had you up for a resolution? That's what I was thinking. Sixteen Oh, sixteen years. Jack, you've been here how long? Long time. So um it it's great to
see you here and I what I really like is that the public is learning that that we handle this and that we have these fine fine uh employees who are taking care of our citizens in their time of need. So um and our county administrator would like to say th something as well.
I think just just to pile on to the accolades, but I I think what's all all the work that you do is important but But really what makes the difference is you guys are positive role models in the community and that's really what you serve as. Your example sets the tone in addition to just the work that you do. So just thank you for being role models for our citizens, those that have gotten into trouble, but uh you're you're really a positive pillar here in the community, so thank you.
Okay. Um there's do w shall we stand up behind? Oh yeah, you you may have the mic.
I have never spoken with them.
So I'm Tracy Toner, I'm the misdemeanor probation manager. Um and on behalf of my team, I'd I'd like to thank um c y the commission here for your support of our division and for this resolution today, which is the first one we've ever received um recognizing this pretrial probation and parole week. It's through case management that my team is able to provide both direction and encouragement to the offenders, helping them take meaningful steps forward while still holding them accountable for the orders of the courts. It's
rewarding to see them when they change for the better. And your acknowledgement today really reinforces the importance of what we do. I'd also like to thank our director, Brian Hovind. It's his leadership, genuine appreciation, and shared passion for what we do that really make a difference and motivate us to bring our best to this role each and every day. So thank you very much.
Thank you. And so Commissioner Weightman, um, you want to go down and we'll stand up here?
Yeah.
Hey big uh
Yes Seth? Yeah.
Shorter folks behind you. I got all the control.
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