S*0750 Concurrent Resolution, By T.W. Mitchell, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, 
Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, 
Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, A.S. Macaulay, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, 
McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, 
L.E. Richter, M.T. Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, G. Smith, 
J.V. Smith, H.S. Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, M.B. Williams and 
Wilson
 A Concurrent Resolution to recognize National Correctional Officers Week, May
 2-8, 1993.

   05/04/93  Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-7
   05/05/93  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-10

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK, MAY 2-8, 1993.

Whereas, correctional officers who work in state institutions and local facilities throughout South Carolina provide a vital service for citizens of this State and are currently responsible for the security and supervision of more than twenty-five thousand inmates each day; and

Whereas, correctional officers protect the law-abiding majority of state citizens from its offending members by securely holding inmates in custody and preventing escapes to the absolute limits of their capability; and

Whereas, correctional officers protect inmates from violence and encourage them to develop skills and attitudes that can help them become productive members of society following their release; and

Whereas, an ever-present concern for the welfare of others and willingness to assist fellow officers in the face of danger or other need are essential in the daily performance of correctional officers; and

Whereas, correctional officers realistically and soberly understand that the performance of their duties may suddenly and without warning require that they put their own lives in danger; and

Whereas, correctional officers must continually receive training to maintain their certification and to advance the correctional process for the good of the inmates in their care, their fellow officers, their facilities, and the public at large; and

Whereas, the performance, attitude, and morale of correctional officers are matters worthy of serious statewide attention and appreciation; and

Whereas, the nation will observe "National Correctional Officers Week", May 2-8, 1993. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly officially recognize the faithful and dedicated service of correctional officers and their invaluable contributions to their communities, State, and nation, and extend their appreciation for the professionalism, commitment, and outstanding contributions made by correctional officers, and extend their sincere and hearty congratulations to each officer for this well-deserved honor and recognition, and recognize National Correctional Officers Week, May 2-8, 1993.