[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 24 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 24
Designating the week beginning May 4, 2003, as ``National Correctional
Officers and Employees Week''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 21, 2003
Mr. Byrd (for himself, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Feingold, Mr. Reid, Mr.
Durbin, Mr. Jeffords, and Mr. Miller) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
March 12, 2003
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating the week beginning May 4, 2003, as ``National Correctional
Officers and Employees Week''.
Whereas the operation of correctional facilities represents a crucial component
of the criminal justice system of the United States;
Whereas correctional personnel play a vital role in protecting the rights of the
public to be safeguarded from criminal activity;
Whereas correctional personnel are responsible for the care, custody, and
dignity of the human beings charged to their care; and
Whereas correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face
danger in their daily work lives: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
WEEK.
That the Senate--
(1) designates the week beginning May 4, 2003, as
``National Correctional Officers and Employees Week''; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe the
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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