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.