H.R. No. 1482



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The correctional officers in Texas jails and prisons 
strive to maintain the high professional standards necessary to 
operate safe, secure, and orderly confinement facilities; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated and loyal public servants, correctional 
officers work in a sometimes hostile environment and willingly 
place their lives in harm's way to protect our communities from many 
of society's most dangerous individuals; and
	WHEREAS, They work in programs that provide offenders with 
opportunities for self-improvement and that aid offenders in 
becoming productive citizens when reentering society; and
	WHEREAS, An essential element in the success of our criminal 
justice system, Texas correctional officers are worthy of our 
greatest respect and appreciation; and
	WHEREAS, In 1984, a resolution was passed by the U.S. 
Congress declaring the first full week in May as National 
Correctional Officers Week, and it is most appropriate to join in 
honoring these outstanding men and women at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the achievements and hard work of the 
correctional officers in Texas jails and prisons and recognize the 
week of May 1-7, 2005, as Texas Correctional Officers Week.

                                                                       Kolkhorst

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1482 was adopted by the House on May 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House