Bill Text: WV HR18 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designating February 6, 2012, as "Corrections Day"
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-06 - Completed legislative action [HR18 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2012-HR18-Introduced.html
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 18
(By Delegates Perry, Boggs, Morgan,
Skaff, White and Ellem)
Designating February 6, 2012, as "Corrections Day".
Whereas, The West Virginia Division of Corrections, the Regional Jail Authority and the Division of Juvenile Services are committed to enhance public safety by providing safe, secure and humane facilities, operating an effective system of offender re-entry and community supervision, reducing offender recidivism, and assisting victims of crime; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Division of Corrections, the
Regional Jail Authority and the Division of Juvenile Services are
further committed to providing effective and beneficial services
that promote positive development and accountability while
preserving community safety and sustaining a work environment
predicated upon principles of professionalism, with dignity and
respect for all; and
Whereas, It is the vision of these agencies to be recognized as
innovative leaders in providing quality correctional services; and
Whereas, The adult and juvenile correctional population continues to expand and it is important for agency representatives and policymakers to appreciate the nature and magnitude of this growth; and
Whereas, Previous information provided should assist public officials and agency representatives in planning for the future and aid in the development of policies for the management of the West Virginia correctional population, both adult and juvenile, as well as providing adequate pay, benefits, and a safe, secure workplace for the employees of the correctional system; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates hereby designates February 6, 2012, as "Corrections Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates recognizes the exceptional service and commitment of the employees of the West Virginia Division of Corrections, the Regional Jail Authority and the Division of Juvenile Services; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a copy of this resolution to the Director of the Division of Corrections, the Director of the Regional Jail Authority and the Director of the Division of Juvenile Services.
