SENATE RESOLUTION 33

(By Senators Clements, Hamilton, Rucker, Caputo, Smith, and Plymale)

[Introduced February 9, 2024]

Designating February 12, 2024, as Corrections Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is committed to enhancing public safety, promoting offender accountability, and successfully reintegrating offenders into society; and

Whereas, The role of the corrections’ staff is substantial, as they are responsible for thousands of offenders each year.  Their responsibilities include the well-being and rehabilitation of each inmate, and ensuring the safety and security of the facilities; and

Whereas, Individuals who work in the corrections field hold a variety of essential roles, such as correctional officers, parole officers, wardens, chaplains, cooks, janitorial staff, social workers, teachers, counselors, nurses, medical staff, maintenance, managers, secretarial, and directors; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation has worked tirelessly this past year and continues to recruit top-tier individuals to work in the field of corrections; and

Whereas, These dedicated men and women of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation consistently rise to face any challenge with unwavering commitment as they serve this field with honor; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees are to be commended for maintaining order and safety within our jails, prisons, community corrections facilities, correctional facilities, parole offices, juvenile centers, and youth reporting centers; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates February 12, 2024, as "Corrections Day"; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the exceptional service and commitment of the employees of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.