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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 7, 2017 THROUGH MAY 13, 2017
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 7, 2016 through May 13, 2017 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 1,293 inmates held each day in the county's detention
facilities.
3. Correction Officers playa 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 230 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 May7, 2017 through May 13, 2017 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 2 d day of May, 2017.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUC FLORADA
BY:
DEPUTY CLERK CHAIR AN
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FRM AND
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COUNTY ATTORNEY