[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1890]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of National Correctional Officers Week.
  In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated the first full week of 
May to honor correctional officers, calling them ``a vital component of 
the field of corrections.''
  Correctional officers carry out one of the most difficult and 
dangerous jobs in public service: maintaining the custody, safety, and 
well-being of inmates in our prisons and jails.
  Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District is home to three such 
Bureau of Prisons facilities: FCI McKean, FCI Allenwood, and USP 
Lewisburg.
  Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked closely with the 
correctional officers at these facilities to find solutions in 
addressing the BOP's biggest obstacles, including addressing chronic 
staffing shortages plaguing these and other facilities nationwide.
  Mr. Speaker, correctional officers serve with professionalism and 
courage. As we recognize these important law enforcement officers this 
week, I remain committed to resolving these challenges to protect those 
who protect our communities. They deserve our full support, and I thank 
all correctional officers for their service.

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