[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 11 (Friday, January 22, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 29--DESIGNATING NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND 
                             EMPLOYEES WEEK

  Mr. ROBB (for himself and Mr. Campbell) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                               S. Res. 29

       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 2, 
     1999, 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.

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