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IV 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 200 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2005 Mr. Strickland (for himself, Mr. Holden, Mr. Green of Wisconsin, and Mr. Sweeney) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week and honoring the service of correctional officers and employees.

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; Whereas correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face danger in their daily work lives; and Whereas annually the first week of May is recognized as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)supports the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week; and (2)honors all correctional officers and employees for their service to their communities, States, and the Nation.