MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 118
Offered by Senators Shink, McBroom, Wojno,
Irwin, Cherry, Santana, Chang, Lauwers and McMorrow
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAY 5-12, 2024,
AS CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK
WHEREAS, The safety and well-being of every Michigander is of the
utmost importance, and the correctional officers who work in our correc-
tional facilities dedicate themselves to this critical task each and every
day; and
WHEREAS, In an environment that may become intimidating,
aggressive, or even hostile, correctional officers are skilled professionals
that are trained to maintain composure while preserving safety and
property, and restraining persons that may be dangerous to themselves
or others; and
WHEREAS, These honorable men and women are hard-working and
committed public servants, and without their expertise and service,
Michigan’s correctional facilities would be unable to operate as successfully
and efficiently as they do today; and
WHEREAS, During this week, we join with the Michigan Department
of Corrections and the Michigan Corrections Organization to recognize
every correctional officer that serves in Michigan. We thank them for the
essential role they play in helping to protect the people of Michigan; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative
body recognize May 5-12, 2024, as Correctional Officers Week.
Adopted by the Senate, May 9, 2024.
Secretary of the Senate