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ProcCamatw'o'n <br />RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MAY 5-1112024 <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 "National <br />Correctional Officers and Employees Week". The first full week in May is recognized as National <br />Correctional Officers and Employees Week to honor the work of correctional officers and correctional <br />personnel nationwide. National Correctional Officers and Employees Week has been declared as May 5- <br />11, 2024; 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 Indian <br />River County; and <br />-Whereas, in today's profession, Correctional Officers and correctional personnel are well trained, <br />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 we <br />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 />Wow, 9 -herefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of <br />Indian River County, FCoruda, that the week of May 5 through 11, 2024, is recognized as "National <br />Correctional Officers and Employees Week" in Indian River County, and the Board encourages all citizens <br />to applaud the many contributions and ongoing dedication of correctional officers and employees to our <br />community and the United States. <br />Adopted this 7th day of May 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />