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San Antonio Man Receives Governor's 2015 Criminal Justice Volunteer Award

April 17, 2015

SAN ANTONIO MAN RECEIVES GOVERNOR’S 2015 CRIMINAL JUSTICE VOLUNTEER AWARD

(AUSTIN) – Charles M. Fisk of San Antonio, Texas was presented the “Judy Burd – Windham School District” Award during the Governor’s 2015 Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award program today.

The award was presented by Oliver Bell, Chairman of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, and TDCJ Executive Director Brad Livingston during a ceremony held in Austin.

“We’re grateful for the efforts of these award recipients,” said Livingston. “These everyday heroes are making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of individuals across the State of Texas.”

“Through their grace and their love, these volunteers touch the lives of many Texans,” said Bell. “They assist agency staff, and they help the residents and their families have a chance for a better life - impacting generations to come.”

Fisk-1Mr. Fisk teaches web page design for computer maintenance students at the Dominguez State Jail in San Antonio. He has helped students with no experience in web page development create their own web pages which may translate directly into employment opportunities in the future.

The award is named in tribute to curriculum specialist Judy Burd who worked for the Windham School District where she developed the nationally recognized pre-release program called CHANGES. She was also the Volunteer Program Coordinator for the district who encouraged others to give of their time in service to others. Judy Burd also taught adult education classes at night in her community where she helped many people learn to read and write.

When not volunteering, Mr. Fisk enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He has also developed a web site to record family histories.

Mr. Fisk is one of 16 individuals and 5 organizations from across the state recognized for their efforts to help inmates and those who are on parole or probation. They donate many hours of their personal time every year with the goal of changing the lives of convicted individuals, and aiding and comforting their victims.

In FY2014, there were 21,492 volunteers who served a total of 427,345 hours.

Click here to view the communication release from TDCJ

 

 

 

 

Charles Fisk Volunteering Award 2015