HomeMy WebLinkAboutHonoring National Correctional Officers WeekPROCLAMATION
HONORING NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK
WHEREAS, no group of Americans has a more difficult or less publicly visible responsibility than
the dedicated men and women who serve in our correctional facilities; and
WHEREAS, correctional officers working in jails and prisons are entrusted with the safety,
containment, and control of more than 600,000 incarcerated individuals nationwide; and
WHEREAS, these professionals must protect those in their custody from violence while also
encouraging the development of skills and attitudes that support successful reintegration into society; and
WHEREAS, correctional officers face daily physical and emotional demands requiring constant
vigilance, professionalism, and resilience, often under the persistent threat of danger; and
WHEREAS, despite these challenges, correctional personnel remain committed to improving the
conditions of confinement and upholding standards of dignity, safety, and accountability; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress, through Public Law 99-611, designated the week
beginning May 3, 1987, as "National Correctional Officers Week," and authorized the President to issue a
proclamation in observance of this event; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize correctional officers at all levels of government for
their essential service and invaluable contributions to the safety and well-being of our communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners hereby proclaims the week of May 3-9, 2026 as
NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK
and calls upon all residents of Jefferson County to acknowledge the dedication, professionalism, and
service of correctional officers and to observe this week with appropriate respect and appreciation.
PROCLAIMED this 27t' day of April, 2026.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: April 27, 2026
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming May 3-9, 2026 as National Correctional
Officers Week
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The United States Congress, through Public Law 99-611, designated the week beginning May 3, 1987,
as "National Correctional Officers Week," and authorized the President to issue a proclamation in
observance of this event. Correctional officers working in jails and prisons are entrusted with the
safety, containment, and control of more than 600,000 incarcerated individuals nationwide.
Correctional officers face daily physical and emotional demands requiring constant vigilance,
professionalism, and resilience, often under the persistent threat of danger. Despite these challenges,
correctional personnel remain committed to improving the conditions of confinement and upholding
standards of dignity, safety, and accountability.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming May 3-9, 2026 as National Correctional Officers Week
REVIEWED BY:
Jos . e rs, County Administrator Date