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PROCLAMATION <br /> RECOGNIZING MAY 5 — 11, 2013 <br /> AS NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK <br /> WHEREAS, in 1984, President Ronald Reagan, signed Proclamation 5187 creating "National <br /> Correctional Officers Week". In 1996, the U.S. Senate officially changed the name of the week to <br /> "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week". The first full week in May is recognized as <br /> National Correctional Officer and Employees Week to honor the work of correctional officers and <br /> correctional personnel nationwide. National Correctional Officers and Employees Week has been <br /> declared as May 5 — 11, 2013; and <br /> WHEREAS, Indian River County's staff of Correctional Officers, Nurses, Civilian Correction <br /> Assistants, and support staff serve in an increasingly complex and demanding profession and work in a <br /> correctional environment where they are called upon to fill, simultaneously, custodial, supervisory and <br /> counseling roles. They are responsible for the custody, safety, and well-being of the inmates within <br /> Indian River County; and <br /> WHEREAS, in today's profession, Correctional Officers and correctional personnel are well <br /> trained, work under demanding circumstances and face danger in their daily lives; and <br /> WHEREAS, the work of Correctional Officers and correctional personnel comes with a huge <br /> responsibility to maintain public safety as well as to help inmates develop the skills necessary to become <br /> productive members of society; and <br /> WHEREAS, Correctional Officers and correctional personnel deserve our show of support, as <br /> we utilize this week to honor their hard work, professionalism, dedication and courage throughout the <br /> performance of their demanding and often conflicting roles, and efforts to protect public safety. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board recognizes May 5 through <br /> May 11, 2013 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. <br /> Adopted this 7th day of May, 2013. <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> VERephLe. Flescher, Chairman <br /> 4 Cpl " <br /> Q Pet W y S. Davis, Vic Chairman <br /> Peter D. O'Bry_n <br /> r.. Bob Solari <br /> Tip' <br />