HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-076RESOLUTION NO. 12-076
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 6, 2012 THROUGH MAY 12,
2012 AS "ST. LUCIE COUNTY CORRECTION OFFICER'S WEEK" INST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. The week of May 6, 2012 through May 12, 2012 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 1,313 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 223 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 6, 2012 through May 12, 2012 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.
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PASS ;ANlI,~ULY:~ADO,PTED this 15t day of May, 2012
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