WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today he has appointed Judge David Tapp of Somerset, Kentucky to serve on the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, an organization within the executive branch and established by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
The Council reports to the President and Congress through the U.S. Department of Justice and provides advice regarding federally-developed interactive tools, grant programs, and other resources to help organizations, professionals, and communities positively support youth across the nation.
“I am proud to name Judge David Tapp of Kentucky’s 28th Judicial Circuit to the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,” Majority Leader McConnell said. “Throughout Judge Tapp’s illustrious career of public service–as a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, and judge–he has dedicated himself to combatting opioid and substance abuse in Kentucky communities. And for his efforts, he has been recognized for his innovative work on the bench with two awards from The National Association of Drug Court Professionals. I look forward to Judge Tapp bringing this same creativity and passion to the Coordinating Council and to helping him to develop policies that will keep the young men and women of this nation on the right track.”
“I am grateful for the confidence of the Majority Leader and this opportunity to serve our most vulnerable citizens,” Judge Tapp said. “I look forward to collaborating with national leaders to address the chronic issues of violence, exploitation and substance abuse which put our children at risk. There is a tremendous need to examine and improve all aspects of intervention for youth involved with law enforcement, our courts, and corrections and I welcome this opportunity to contribute.”
As the Senate Majority Leader, Senator McConnell appointed Judge Tapp to serve for the three year term. The Council supports cross-agency coordination and is comprised of 19 members: ten citizen members are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Senate Majority Leader, and the President of the United States, with the remaining members being ex officio from Federal agencies:
-U.S. Attorney General (Chairman)
-Secretary of Health and Human Services
-Secretary of Labor
-Secretary of Education
-Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
-Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
-Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
-Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service
-Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor prior to joining veterans from Kentucky at the World War II Memorial, who are visiting as part of the Honor Flight Program:
“Today it is my privilege to welcome a distinguished group of Kentuckians to our nation’s capital. Because of the incredible work of the Honor Flight program, over 80 World War II, Korea, and Vietnam veterans from across my home state will travel to Washington, D.C. Here they will see the memorials built to honor their service.
“The Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter has brought hundreds of veterans, most of them Kentuckians, to Washington for this purpose. Despite the significant logistical and financial planning that goes into these trips, Honor Flight works to make sure that veterans have the opportunity to travel at no cost to themselves.
“The program organizes travel and food for these veterans, many of whom would never be able to visit our nation’s Capital or see the memorials at all without Honor Flight.
“The national monuments built on the Mall pay tribute to those who sacrificed for the cause of freedom. I would like to add my voice to those who welcome these veterans and thank them for their service to our country.”
