On the recordMay 7, 2007
I rise today to honor the correctional officers and employees from around the country, and to voice my strong support for this bill. I spent almost 25 years in law enforcement, much of that working in a jail myself. And from my experience, correction officers are some of the hardest-working law enforcement professionals that are working today. House Resolution 264 recognizes them for their important contributions to the safety of our communities. This week is National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. The bill we are considering today supports the goals and ideas of this important week, and honors all corrections officers and employees for their service to their communities, their States, and also to this Nation. It also recognizes the critical role that the correctional facilities play in the U.S. criminal justice system. I am proud to be a cosponsor to this legislation with Congressman Holden and Congressman LoBiondo.
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