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Week Ending May 11, 2006

H.RES.264 Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of correctional officers and employees.

Recognizing that correctional facilities are a crucial component of the criminal justice system, the preamble also notes that they play a vital role in protecting the public.

Correctional personnel face danger in the process of managing the care, custody and dignity of the prisoners.

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Sponsor:  Rep. Tim Holden (D-PA-17^th)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote May 7, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

Earmark Certification:   Not applicable to this resolution.

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Whereas the operation of correctional facilities represents a crucial component of the criminal justice system of the United States;

Whereas correctional personnel play a vital role in protecting the right of the public to be safeguarded from criminal activity;

Whereas correctional personnel are responsible for the care, custody, and dignity of the human beings charged to their care;

Whereas correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face danger in their daily work lives; and

Whereas the first week of May is recognized as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) supports the goals and ideals of `National Correctional Officers and Employees Week'; and

(2) honors all correctional officers and employees for their service to their communities and States, and to the Nation.

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