HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-117RESOLUTION NO. 09-117
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 3, 2009
THROUGH MAY 9, 2009, AS "ST. LUCIE
COUNTY CORRECTION OFFICER'S WEEK" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. The week of May 3, 2009, through May 9, 2009, has been designated as
National Correction Officer's Week.
2. Correction Officers are responsible for the infinitely difficult task of providing for
the care and custody of approximately 1,371 inmates held each day in the county's detention
facilities.
3. Correction Officers play a vital role in protecting the rights of the public to be
safeguarded from criminal activity; and the operation of a detention facility represents a crucial
component of the criminal justice system.
4. This Board wishes to acknowledge Sheriff Ken J. Mascara and the 233 certified
correction officers of the Department of Detention.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim May 3, 2009, through May 9, 2009, as
"ST. LUCIE COUNTY CORRECTION OFFICER'S WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to recognize our Correction
Officers for the fine job they do in protecting the rights of the citizens of St. Lucie County.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this °~ ~ day of , 2009.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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