HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 24
(By Delegate Pino)
Designating February 27, 2006, as "Corrections Day".
Whereas, Correctional employees have direct daily contact with
inmates and perform a function that maintains public safety while
at the same time attempts to rehabilitate adult and youth offenders
for reentry into society; and
Whereas, Significant components of the criminal justice system
and the nature of correctional employees' work is such that they
must maintain a high level of security in a stressful and uncertain
environment; and
Whereas, The dedicated service of correctional employees of the
Division of Corrections, Regional Jail Authority and the Division
of Juvenile Services is appreciated; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House hereby designates February 27, 2006 as
"Corrections' Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the House hereby recognizes the
outstanding service, dedication and commitment of the employees of
the Division of Corrections, Regional Jail Authority and the
Division of Juvenile Services; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates,
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the appropriate
officials of the Division of Corrections, the Regional Jail
Authority and the Division of Juvenile services.