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Senate Resolution 38 History
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SENATE RESOLUTION 38(By Senators Clements and Rucker)[Introduced February 23, 2023]Â Designating February 24, 2023, as Corrections Day at the Legislature.Whereas, The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is committed to enhancing public safety, promoting offender accountability, and successfully reintegrating offenders into society; andWhereas, The Covid-19 pandemic was a public health crisis not seen in a century; andWhereas, The pandemic presented an even greater threat to health and safety in a congregate setting such as a prison, jail, or juvenile facility; andWhereas, The staff of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation adapted to this challenge by successfully implementing numerous additional safety protocols and procedures; andWhereas, The Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation staff perform dangerous duties, which according to their FY 2022 annual report, accommodates an average daily inmate population of 5,300 that is further amplified by significant staffing shortages; andWhereas, These dedicated men and women of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation are working extensive overtime to maintain safe facilities amid the growing staff shortages; andWhereas, The Governor, on August 18, 2022, issued a State of Emergency declaration allowing the National Guard to provide support to the Department of Homeland Security in correctional facilities for one year; therefore, be itResolved by the Senate:That the Senate hereby designates February 24, 2023, as Corrections Day at the Legislature; and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes the exceptional service and commitment of the employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
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