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HR 8514

HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MAY 3 THROUGH MAY 9, 2026, AS "NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Blazejewski and 8 co-sponsors

Designates May 3–9, 2026 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Rhode Island to recognize and honor the contributions of correctional staff.

05/05/2026 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 8514

Summary of Rhode Island House Resolution HR 8514 (2026)

Title

House Resolution Celebrating May 3 Through May 9, 2026, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" in the State of Rhode Island

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes and honors the work of correctional officers and employees in Rhode Island.
  • Aligns Rhode Island with the federal designation of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (May 3–May 9, 2026).
  • Aims to acknowledge the risks, duties, and contributions of correctional staff who safeguard the community.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation of the week: The Rhode Island General Assembly designates May 3 through May 9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week within the state.
  • Observance tone: The resolution expresses appreciation for correctional staff’s service with “honor, respect and integrity,” and highlights their role in providing safe, secure, and humane incarceration.
  • Official actions:
    • The Secretary of State is authorized to transmit certified copies of the resolution to:
    • Wayne T. Salisbury, Jr., Director, Rhode Island Department of Corrections
    • Richard Ferruccio, President, Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers
  • Status: Introduced May 5, 2026; subsequently read and passed by the House on May 5, 2026.

Affected Parties

  • Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC)
  • Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers
  • Correctional officers and staff employed by RIDOC
  • Rhode Island residents, who benefit from the acknowledgment of correctional staff’s service

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction date: May 5, 2026
  • Action: House read and passed on May 5, 2026
  • Next steps: Transmission of the certified copy to pertinent officials; customary ceremonial recognition within state government and media.

Additional Context

  • The resolution references the broader national designation:
    • National Correctional Officers Week originated in 1984 (Proclamation 5187 by President Reagan).
    • In 1996, Congress expanded the designation to “National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.”
    • The week is observed nationally by the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Prisons.
  • The bill serves as a formal, symbolic acknowledgment rather than creating new programs, funding, or regulatory changes.

Impact Overview

  • No financial implications or policy expansions are stated.
  • Primarily ceremonial, aimed at recognizing and publicizing the contributions of correctional staff in Rhode Island.
  • May foster morale and public awareness regarding the challenges faced by correctional personnel.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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