HomeMy WebLinkAboutNational Police Week PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace
Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15, 2022 falls as National Police week; and
WHEREAS, the members of our law enforcement agencies play an essential role in
safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities,
hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agencies, and that members of our law enforcement
agencies recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them
against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against
oppression; and
WHEREAS, the men and women in law enforcement of Jefferson County unceasingly provide a
vital public service;
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Board of County Commissioners, call upon all citizens of
Jefferson County and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of
May 15-21, 2022, as
National Police Week
with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our people may join in commemorating
law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their
responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so doing, have
established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of
all citizens.
We further call upon all citizens of Jefferson County to observe May 15th, as Peace Officers'
Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have
made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance
of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
14 1 ROVED,this 9th day of May, 2022.
SEA : '' J FERSON COUNTY
ARD OF COMMISSIONERS
' eidi Eisen oh ur, Chair
Dep. Member
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Carolyh Gallaway, CM e otherton, Member
Clerk of the Board