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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14502 (National Police Week)RESOLUTION 14502 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL PRESENTS THIS RESOLUTION OF llPPREClliTION WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, TO THE SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL POLICE WEEK The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15, 2018 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and May 13 to 19, 2018 as National Police week; and 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 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 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 13 to 19, 2018 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 Tuesday, 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 recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes. OUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER :J DAY OF (V\ 0.'1 CITY CLERK