“This opportunity means so much, not only to me, but to my new daughter, my family and mostly to the kids who we provide the text books for so they have the opportunity to further their education. It’s wonderful to be a part of that.”
Parole Board Chairman Terry Barnard invited Davis to speak at the meeting. Barnard says through opportunities provided to inmates in the prison system, many offenders are successful while under parole supervision.
“Mr. Davis is just one example of parole success in Georgia. Offenders who take advantage of the opportunities that exist in prison and once on parole, can be successful and at the same time provide for safer communities,” Barnard said.
Barnard noted Georgia’s parole success rate of 72% is among the highest in the nation and well above the national average.
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At right is Davis with Toles and Chris Lee, his Dept. Director. www.amacusg.org
General James E. Donald (retired) left the Parole Board in January, but returned to the April board meeting for well-deserved recognition for his service to the Board as well as his service to his country. Parole Board Chairman Terry Barnard presented Donald with his parole badge. Donald had served as a Board Member since January 2009 and he served two years as chairman of the Parole Board. After his retirement from the military, Donald was named commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections and served in that capacity from 2004 - 2009.
Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service Dan Holtz, presented General Donald with a certificate for his military service in Vietnam.
Photos to the right show General Donald receiving his parole badge from Chairman Terry Barnard and his military recognition from Deputy Commissioner Holtz.
Donald Recognized for his Service
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