DEPARTMENT OF

COMMUNICATION

Dear Madam/Sir:

It is with great pleasure and honor that I am writing this letter of recommendation for Jonas Patrick.

I have known Jonas for a number of years having attended the same church and becoming close friends with each other

and our families. As you will see by his resume, he has a variety of experience in the Judicial system working with

people of all ages and training them to become better judicial officers as well as allowing the young people who have

run into trouble an opportunity to get back on the right track and get another chance of living and contributing to the

community they live in.

He is a fair and honest man and not one to make a quick rash decision. He will mull things over and make the

decision that is best for the individual and the institution he is working with. He has excellent people and

communication skills and does a great job of gaining the respect and confidence of young people whom he has

worked with.

He has had extensive training in Judicial and Criminal Justice, Police and Juvenile and Adult Probation.

I realize that it is not easy to select a candidate. However, I can assure you that if Jonas is selected he will not only

bring a wealth of experience and information but share it with other faculty, staff and most importantly students.

1 thank you for your time and please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance. I can be reached at 915-540-2261.

Louie Saenz, M.A. News Director KTEP (NPR), Faculty, Department of Communication

EL PASO, TEXAS

79968-0500

(915) 747-5129

FAX: (915) 747-5236

Juanita E. Dow

7296 Desert Eagle

El Paso. TX 79912

915-581-6509

Dear Sir/Madam:

Jonas W. Patrick was employed with the West Texas Community Supervision and Corrections

Department (WTCSCD) from August 1999 through May 2011, in the capacity of Training and

Education Coordinator. In this capacity. Mr. Patrick oversaw and maintained the training needs and

requirements, of all department staff, as well as those of supervised offenders and the general public

utilizing our educational Learning Center. I had the privilege of supervising Mr. Patrick during his

tenure of employment with WTCSCD. I was the Director of Internal Operations for the department until

my retirement in March 2011.

I have found Mr. Patrick to be extremely competent professional. Mr. Patrick is hardworking, which has

been demonstrated in the manner in which he carried out his duties, and in the manner in which he

approached the extra-curricular departmental activities he was involved in. Mr. Patrick has a terrific

instinct for making good business decisions and can handle numerous complex tasks simultaneously. Mr.

Patrick has a talent for identifying and communicating difficult issues both clearly and tactfully. I have

always found Mr. Patrick to be an energetic employee who has demonstrated a willingness to ensure that his

duties are completed in a most effective manner. Mr. Patrick takes great pride in his work product and is

most proficient in all areas. His ability to rationally prioritize tasks and exercise independent judgment in

making decisions and recommendations was greatly appreciated. Jonas a1so supervised a section of

employees and demonstrated a collaborative style of leadership. Management and communication. I

strongly believe that this same style will be carried over in the duties expected of any position he vies for

and would be an asset to any team he is a part of.

Thank you for your consideration of Mr. Patrick, and if I can be of further assistance, please feel free to

contact me.

Sincerely,

Juanita E. Dow

Retired Director of Internal Operations, \WTCSCD

Bexar County Community Supervision

and Corrections Department Bill Fitzgerald, Chief Probation Officer

601 Dolorosa

San Antonio, Texas 78207-4588 (210)

335-7200 I FAX (210) 335-3527

To: Mr. Steve Enders

Chief Probation Officer, El Paso CSCD Re: Jonas Patrick

Date: June 29, 2006

Dear Mr. Enders, I wanted to express my gratitude in allowing your staff trainer, Jonas Patrick, to come and demonstrate for us in Bexar County the tracking system your training department utilizes. As always, Mr. Patrick arrived as scheduled, and went through the various capabilities and possible uses the monitoring system employs. His presentation to myself, our Deputy Chief Paul Kosierowski, our HR Director Leticia Esquivel, as well as Pam Padgett's assistant, Jackie Deater, was very informative and allowed for us to see how user-friendly the system is.

I've known Jonas for many years since our time together as Resource Training Officers and have always appreciated his innovation and openness to new ideas and ways of doing business. His willingness to share something that will benefit our Training Department speaks to the character and caliber of man Jonas is.

Again, thank you for allowing him to visit with us.

Ray Jimenez Asst.Chief Bexar County CSCD (210) 335-7212

Texas D epartment of Criminal Justi ce

Brad Livingston Executive Director

March 17, 2006

Mr. Stephen Enders, Director El Paso County CSCD 800 E. Overland Suite 100 El Paso, Texas 79901-2516

Dear Mr. Enders:

I had an opportunity to meet with the Resource Training Officers (RTOs) last week in Huntsville, Texas during their working session and I was very impressed by their work product and progress. As you know, we have asked you to lend us the assistance of the RTO from your department, Jonas Patrick, while we work on the revisions to the Community Supervision Officer Certification coursework and the development of a new test.

Creating a curriculum that reflects the current job duties of a Community Supervision Officer and a new test is a challenging task. It will require many hours of work to accomplish this task. It is critical that as many RTOs as possible cooperate with us on this project, just as the Correctional Management Institute of Texas has partnered with us.

I want to thank you and Jonas for being dedicated to the success of community supervision in Texas. With your commitment to this goal, I am confident that a much improved and relevant curriculum were unveiled in September 2006.

In the coming months, it will be necessary for the RTO group to meet with our training staff in early June to begin work on the test development phase and again in July to pilot and review new material. I ask that you continue to support our efforts and make additional sacrifices by allowing Jonas to join us at these meetings and work sessions.

Should you have any questions regarding the meeting dates and times, please contact Estella G. Guillen at 512.671.2467.

Sincerely, Bonita White, Director

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cc: Jonas Patrick, Training Coordinator, El Paso County CSCD File

.COMMUNITY JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DIVISION Bonita White, Division Director

Price Daniel Sr. Building, 209 West 14'" Street.

Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701

Phone (512) 305-9300

P.O. Box 12427 Capitol Station

Austin, Texas 78711 Fax (512) 305-9368

Sincerely,

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Border Patrol

EPT 100/17.1a

U.S. Border Patrol Sector Headquarters

8901 Montana Avenue El Paso, Texas 79925

Jonas W. Patrick Staff Developer West Texas Community Supervision And Corrections Department 800 E. Overland, Suite 100 El Paso, Texas 79901

Dear Mr. Patrick:

Senior Patrol Agent Larry W Jones was a participant in the USDA Graduate School's

New Leader Program. As part of the program, he asked you to volunteer as his mentor

from June 1, 2003, through December 12, 2003. SPA Jones has since completed the

leadership training.

I would like to thank you for mentoring Senior Patrol Agent Larry W. Jones during the

2003 New Leader Program. I am sure that SPA Jones attributes part of his success in

the program to your cooperation, leadership, and guidance. Your dedication and

professionalism are appreciated.

Luis E. Barker Chief Patrol Agent

ALFREDO CHAVEZ

Juvenile Court Referee

Enrique H. Pena Juvenile Justice Center

6400 Delta Drive

El Paso, Texas 79905 (915) 772-2133

Dear Sir/Madam;

May this serve as a letter of recommendation for JONAS W. PATRICK, an applicant for a position

within your organization. I have known Mr. Patrick since February 1995 when Mr. Patrick began and

continued to work for the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department as an Intake Probation

Officer and Court Services Officer. Working as the Juvenile Court Referee has allowed me to

observe and work with Mr. Patrick. I have observed Mr. Patrick to possess excellent courtroom

demeanor and the knowledge, expertise, temperament, and abilities. Mr. Patrick is highly motivated

with exceptional integrity, and I recommend him, without reservation, for this vital and critical

position. I urge you and your selection members to extend to Mr. Patrick the thorough consideration.

Sincerely,

Juvenile Court Referee