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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 6, 2018 THROUGH MAY 12, 2018
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 through May 12, 2018 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 1,228 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 238 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 May6, 2018 through May 12, 2018 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 1St day of May, 2018.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE NTY, FLO , A
V.
CHAIR
APPROVE AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTION:
COUNTY ATTOMEY