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, 2024 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,BE IT RESOLVED THAT 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 12-18, 2024, 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 15, 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.
APPROVED this 13th day of May, 2024.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: May 13,2024
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Declaring the Week of May 12-18, 2024 as National
Police Week and Observe May 15, 2024 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Leanne Dotson, Jefferson County District Court Clerk and wife of Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff Darrin
Dotson has requested approval of the proclamation proclaiming the week of May 12-18, 2024 as National
Police Week and Observe May 15, 2024 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming the week of May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week and Observe
May 15, 2024 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCaule e County Administrator Date