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 98 STAT. 92

PUBLIC LAW 98-238—MAR. 20, 1984 Public Law 98-238 98th Congress Joint Resolution

Mar. 20, 1984 [S.J. Res. 132]

To designate the week beginrsing May 6, 1984, as "National Correctional Officers Week".

Whereas American correctional officers who work in our jails and prisons are currently responsible for the containment and control of over six hundred thousand prisoners; Whereas correctional officers must protect inmates from violence while encouraging them to develop skills and attitudes that can help them become productive members of society following their release; Whereas the morale of correctional officers is affected by many factors, and the public perception of the role of correctional officers is more often based upon dramatization rather than factual review; Whereas good job performance requires correctional officers to absorb the adverse attitudes present in confinement while maintaining themselves as professionals in order to have their actions appreciated and accepted by the public at large; Whereas the American Association of Correctional Officers will be holding its annual convention May 6-12, 1984; and Whereas the attitude and morale of correctional officers is a matter worthy of serious congressional attention: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning May 6, 1984, hereby is designated "National Correctional Officers Week" and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved March 20, 1984.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 132: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 129 (1983): Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 130 (1984): Mar. 8, considered and passed House.

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