HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 13
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, and Delegates Pino, DeLong,
Iaquinta, Swartzmiller, Longstreth, Armstead, Sumner and Perry)
Designating January 29, 2007, as "Corrections Day".
Whereas, The dedicated employees of the Division of
Corrections, the Regional Jail Authority, and the Division of
Juvenile Services are essential to the safe, secure, and humane
operation of the state's correctional facilities and offender
supervision efforts; and
Whereas, They do so in an environment that requires constant
vigilance and security and in a manner that promotes the importance
of programming and training in order to give the offender the best
chance of successful reentry into society; and
Whereas, They do so while always maintaining sensitivity and
responsiveness to victims of crime; and
Whereas, As a result of their service they are vital in the
state's efforts to promote and strengthen public safety and
homeland security; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House hereby designates January 29, 2007, as
"Corrections' Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates hereby
recognizes the exceptional service, dedication and commitment of
the employees of the Division of Corrections, the Regional Jail Authority and the Division of Juvenile Services; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
hereby requested to 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.