Bridget Compton, Adair Co. Deputy Judge Executive, and Pam Hoots, Mayor of Columbia, signed an official proclamation on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Adair County Regional Jail, officially declaring May 5, 2024 through May 11, 2024 as National Correctional Officer's Week in Columbia and Adair County, Kentucky.
Bridget Compton says, "We value and appreciate the correctional officers who serve Adair County. Please remember Correctional Officer Eric Antle, who recently passed, for serving Adair County for over 17 years!"
Proclamation:
Whereas: In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187 creating "National Correctional Officers" Week to be held the first full week in May.
Whereas: Correctional Officers have the difficult and often dangerous assignment of ensuring the custody, safety and well-being over inmates in our Nation's prisons and jails. Their position is essential to the day-to-day operations of these institutions; without them it would be impossible to achieve the foremost institutional goals of security and control.
Whereas: Historically, Correctional Officers have been viewed as "guards," occupying isolated and misunderstood positions in prisons and jails. In recent years, the duties of these officers have become increasingly complex and demanding. They are called upon to fill, simultaneously, custodial, supervisory and counseling roles. The professionalism, dedication and courage exhibited by these officers throughout the performance of these demanding and often conflicting roles deserve our utmost respect. The important work of Correctional Officers often does not receive the recognition from the public it deserves. It is appropriate that we honor the many contributions and accomplishments of these men and women who are a vital component of the field of corrections.
Therefore: I, Bridget Compton, Deputy Judge Executive of Adair County, along with Pamela Hoots, Mayor of the City of Columbia, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 5, 2024 through May 11, 2024 National Correctional Officer's Week.
Signed: Bridget Compton, Adair Co. Deputy Judge Executive
Signed: Pam Hoots, Mayor of Columbia
