SENATE RESOLUTION 30

(By Senators Clements, Stollings, Plymale, Jeffries, Hamilton, Smith, and Baldwin)

[Introduced February 16, 2022]

Designating February 17, 2022, as Corrections Day.

Whereas, The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is committed to enhancing public safety, promoting offender accountability, and successfully reintegrating offenders into society; and

Whereas, The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health crisis not seen in a century; and

Whereas, The pandemic presents an even greater threat to health and safety in a congregate setting such as a prison, jail, or juvenile facility; and

Whereas, The staff of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation have adapted to this challenge by successfully implementing numerous additional safety protocols and procedures; and

Whereas, The Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation staff perform dangerous duties that have been amplified by the pandemic; and  
            Whereas, The dedicated men and women of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation are working extensive overtime to maintain safe facilities because of significant staffing shortages due to the pandemic; therefore, be it 
            Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates February 17, 2022, as Corrections Day; and, be it
            Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the exceptional service and commitment of the employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and, be it    
            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.