[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 1494-1495]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 24--DESIGNATING THE WEEK BEGINNING MAY 4, 2003, AS 
         ``NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK''

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

                               S. Res. 24

       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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