05 LC 98
0175
House
Resolution 212
By:
Representatives Keown of the
173rd,
Tumlin of the
38th,
Neal of the
1st,
and Mills of the
25th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the contributions of Georgia's prison chaplains and declaring March 31, 2005,
Prison Chaplains' Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
studies prove that chaplaincy and faith-based programs have the strongest
capacity for redeeming inmates, rehabilitating them, and successfully moving
them back into society; and
WHEREAS,
with over 48,000 incarcerated, Georgia leads the nation in the percentage of its
population in prison; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia's 37 state prisons are served by dedicated prison chaplains whose
funding and hours have been severely cut; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia prison chaplains are asked to meet the spiritual and physical needs of
thousands of inmates on just 20 hours a week and very limited resources;
and
WHEREAS,
chaplains positively impact inmate behavior and reduce recidivism rates, thereby
contributing to the safety and fiscal well-being of our state.
NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing the many sacrifices made by Georgia's prison
chaplains, their untiring dedication, and their many contributions to the
state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body declare March 31, 2005, Prison
Chaplains' Appreciation Day.