In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187 creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week.” The first full week in May has since been recognized as National Correctional Officers’ Week to honor the work of correctional officers and correctional personnel nationwide. More
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Oct9Monall-day National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Prevention WeekOct 9 – Oct 15 all-dayIn 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. More 2016: October 9-15 2017: October 8-14Oct24Tueall-day United Nations DayUnited Nations DayOct 24 all-dayUnited Nations Day is an international observance to mark the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations on October 24, 1945. MoreNov11Satall-day Veterans DayVeterans DayNov 11 all-dayVeterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. … Continue reading →Dec25Monall-day Christmas DayChristmas DayDec 25 all-dayChristmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Your friends at CPA-USA wish you a blessed Christmas! Read Matthew 1:21Feb4Sunall-day National Prayer Breakfast @ Hilton Washington International BallroomNational Prayer Breakfast @ Hilton Washington International BallroomFeb 4 all-dayThe Annual National Prayer Breakfast, held on the first Thursday of February in Washington DC, brings together over 3,200 dignitaries from all 50 US states and 140 countries. The main event takes place in the Hilton Washington’s International Ballroom and is highlighted … Continue reading →