Institutional History and Accomplishments
Upon being sentenced to the State of Florida Department of Corrections in January 2000, Mr. Hulme began the process of integration into the system. He arrived at the Central Florida Reception Center where he underwent physical, mental and scholastic evaluations. He was found to be physically and emotionally healthy. Scholastically, he scored well above average on both the Intelligence Quotient test and the test for Adult Basic Education. He was then sent to Gulf Correctional Institution (GCI), in Wewahitchka, Florida.
Upon his arrival at GCI, he was assigned to work as a Building Maintenance Aide to help launch the new Building Maintenance Technology Program.
In October 2001, he was awarded a certificate from Literacy Volunteers of America Inc. (LVA), verifying that he had completed all LVA training and is qualified as a tutor and program facilitator.
In November 2001, Jessica Paterson presented a letter certifying David's successful completion of and valuable contributions to the full Anger Management/Emotional Awareness Program at GCI. Ms. Paterson, the Program Facilitator, states in her letter:
"...David participated fully and with apparent sincerity... He frequently participated in classroom discussions, not only sharing his own experiences but offering encouragement to the partcipants. The others seemed to appreciate his calm manner, his acceptance of responsibility, and the sense of remorse he expressed. His input was an asset to the program...he has stayed active in other self-help programs offered..."
In 2004, he worked as a clerk in the library while he patiently waited for a "good adjustment transfer" to Sumter Correctional Institution (SCI) in Bushnell, Florida.
At SCI, he applied to work at Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE). PRIDE is a nationally recognized training company whose mission is to conduct comprehensive workplace training to promote the rehabilitation and employability of inmates. David was hired as a Quality Control Inspector in the pre-press and production area. Through his on-the-job training, he learned the offset printing press process. He worked his way up to "Forms Management" which focuses on product production design and customer service. This position required him to respond quickly to form orders, and to work directly with customers via e-mail and phone. While at PRIDE he earned several certificates recognizing his successful completion of specific training modules, including:
Quality Control Inspector
New Hire/DOT - February 2006
Product Inspection - February 2007
Basic - February 2007
Employability - February 2007
Product Inspection 03 - February 2007
Earning Dept. of Education Certification #9404 in quality control Inspector
Administrative Assistant - General Office
Safety Awareness - February 2008
Filing Practices - February 2008
Quality Performance - February 2008
Basic - February 2008
Job Readiness - February 2008
Accounting Clerk - August 2009
Telemarketer - October 2012
Customer Service Representative - January 2013
In December 2007, Pride Graphics and Management staff presented David with an Award of Special Appreciation, noting that his effort and hard work were directly responsible for making 2007 a successful year.
After completing on-the-job training programs at PRIDE, he was assigned to the Education Department where he worked in the Pre-GED and GED program tutoring inmates in both math and English. While he was housed at Sumter C.I., David was very active in several Chapel programs, including Vineyard Ministry and KAIROS prison ministry and band, and has always maintained a personal, spiritual, and emotional balance. Richard Sutherland, a Deacon in the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Central Florida writes of David in a letter:
"I have met and counseled many inmates in the last 21 years and in that time I have never met an inmate that I admired as much as David Hulme. He is a fine gentleman and an easy man to love...it is my belief that this man with his talent and love for others will make a great contribution to society once he is freed."
Throughout his incarceration, Mr. Hulme has been a model inmate with an impressive disciplinary record. He gives due respect to staff, officers, and his fellow inmates, and appears to be well-liked. In his over twenty years of imprisonment, he has received only three violations, when he left the dorm at the wrong work call; in February 2003, he was cited for refusing a substance abuse test (9-26) when he could not produce the quantity of urine required in that time allotted; and, in August 2005, he was cited for disrespect to staff (1-4) when he commented on the service in the chow hall. He readily admits any error on his part and has been infraction free for over seven years. He is following all rules and regulations to the letter. His Inmate Management Plan dated 3/30/2011 states:
"...Inmate's conduct has been excellent. Inmate has a very positive attitude and outlook..."
Mr. Hulme spent the majority of his life as a law-abiding, peaceful, and productive citizen who worked tirelessly for the benefit of the community. His character and caring are personified through the words of many individuals who have submitted the letters of support included in the appendix to this petition. His demonstrated respect for authority, his exemplary conduct, and his impressive institutional adjustment bear witness that he understands the error of his ways and will no doubt return to a law-abiding, peaceful, and productive life upon his release.
Institutional Awards
