HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14324 (National Police Week)RESOLUTION 14324
CITY OF SAN RAFAE L
PRESMMTHIS
RESMUTION OE liPPREEIRTION
TO
THE SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
IN RECOGNTION OF
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15, 2017 as Peace
Officers' Memorial Day, and May 15 to 21, 2017 as National Police week; and
WHEREAS, the members of the San Rafael Police Department play an essential role in safeguarding
the rights and freedoms of all those residing in or visiting San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards,
and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of the Police
Department 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 of the San Rafael Police Department unceasingly provide a vital
public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael
call upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May 15 to 21, 2017 as
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.
FURTHERMORE, We call upon all citizens of San Rafael to recognize Monday, May 15, as Peace
Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds,
have made the ultimat sacrific in service to their commum or have become disabled in the
performance of duty, aIX let u�eq gnize and pay respect to the syr ivors of our fallen heroes.
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