08 LC 33
2362
House
Resolution 1214
By:
Representatives Keown of the
173rd,
Barnard of the
166th,
Lane of the
167th,
Maddox of the
172nd,
Reece of the
11th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the contributions of Georgia's correctional officers and declaring May 1, 2008,
as Correctional Officers Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
correctional officers provide a vital service to the citizens of this state by
contributing to the safety and well-being of our state institutions and by
aiding in offender rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS,
with over 55,000 incarcerated prisoners, Georgia leads the world in the
percentage of its population in prison; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia is ranked ninth nationally in population but has the fifth largest
prison population; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Department of Corrections currently employs over 8,000 correctional
officers statewide in state, county, and private institutions, as well as boot
camps, transitional centers, detention centers, pre-release centers, and
diversion centers; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia's state and county prisons are served by dedicated correctional officers
who are an essential yet often overlooked branch of criminal justice;
and
WHEREAS,
many correctional officers also serve as members of the nation's military
reserves and community relief efforts, such as the tornado disaster and
wildfires in South Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
correctional officers maintain a high level of professionalism and ensure the
safety of the public by effectively managing offenders, even when there is a
risk to personal safety; and
WHEREAS,
correctional officers face many physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
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 correctional officers, their dedication, and their many contributions to the state and that this does hereby declare May 1, 2008, to be Correctional Officers Appreciation Day in the State of Georgia.
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 correctional officers, their dedication, and their many contributions to the state and that this does hereby declare May 1, 2008, to be Correctional Officers Appreciation Day in the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the
Commissioner of the Department of Corrections.