[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 8 (Monday, February 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 175--TO DESIGNATE ``NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS 
                          AND EMPLOYEES WEEK''

  Mr. ROBB submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 175

       Whereas the operation of correctional facilities represents 
     a crucial component of our criminal justice system;
       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, That the Senate designates the week of May 3, 
     1998 as ``National Correctional Officers and Employees 
     Week.'' The President is authorized and requested to issue a 
     proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
     observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

  Mr. ROBB. Mr. President, I rise today to submit a Senate resolution 
to designate the week of May 2, 1998 as ``National Correctional 
Officers and Employees Week.''
  Mr. President, this resolution gives needed recognition to the vital 
role that correctional personnel play in our communities.
  Correctional officers and employees put their lives on the line every 
day to protect the public from dangerous criminals. These brave men and 
women also protect incarcerated individuals from the violence of their 
circumstance, and they help prisoners work toward returning to lawful 
society.
  I urge my colleagues to join with me to recognize the work and 
contributions of our nation's correctional officers and employees.

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