HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-068RESOLUTION NO. 13-068
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 6, 2013 THROUGH MAY 12, 2013
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 6, 2013 through May 12, 2013 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 1,216 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 220 sworn
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, 2013 through May 12, 2013 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 7th day of May, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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