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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 4-10, 2025, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in New York State, recognizing the critical role of corrections officers and employees in the criminal justice system. The resolution highlights that there are over 16,178 corrections officers and employees in New York who oversee correctional facilities and manage more than 329 inmates, while working under demanding and often dangerous circumstances. It references historical context, including President Ronald Reagan's 1984 proclamation designating the first full week in May as "National Correctional Officers Week" and Congress's 1996 expansion to "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" to recognize all correctional department employees. The resolution aims to honor these professionals who protect public safety, help manage dangerous criminals, and support rehabilitation efforts, ultimately requesting that the Governor formally acknowledge their contributions through an official proclamation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J146