PROJECT 2000 XXXVII | Thursday Welcome Dinner | Full Program

Welcome to the Thursday Welcome Dinner from PROJECT 2000 XXXVII, held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Welcome Dinner marks the official beginning of PROJECT 2000, bringing together correctional professionals, surviving families, Honor Guard members, volunteers, staff, and supporters from across the United States. It is an evening of fellowship, gratitude, and anticipation as the corrections family reunites for a weekend dedicated to remembrance, healing, recognition, and hope. This full program includes the evening's presentations and special moments, including: • Welcome to PROJECT 2000 XXXVII • Remarks from Utah Department of Corrections Executive Director Jared Garcia • An inspiring performance of "God Bless America" by Warden Bret Bullis • The KIDS Bag Presentation • Special guests and opening ceremonies • Fellowship with members of the corrections family from across the nation While the weekend includes moments of solemn remembrance, it also celebrates the friendships, support, and sense of family that make PROJECT 2000 unlike any other gathering in the corrections profession. PROJECT 2000 is the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation's annual conference dedicated to honoring correctional professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, supporting surviving families, recognizing outstanding service, celebrating educational achievement, and strengthening the bonds that unite our profession. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation exists for one purpose: Taking Care of Our Own. Through catastrophic assistance, survivor support, scholarships, peer support, youth programs, and remembrance, we stand beside correctional professionals and their families when they need us most. To learn more about the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, become a member, or support our mission, visit https://www.cpof.org. Thank you for joining us for PROJECT 2000 XXXVII. Whether you attended in person or are watching from home, we hope this program reflects the compassion, unity, and commitment that define the corrections family. Taking Care of Our Own. #CPOF #PROJECT2000 #TakingCareOfOurOwn #Corrections #CorrectionalOfficer #CorrectionalFamily #HonorGuard #SaltLakeCity