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Proclamation
in Recognition of
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2021
WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15,
2021 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and May 9th to 15th, 2021 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 residents 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 women and men 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 9 to
15, 2021 as National Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all
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 residents.
FURTHERMORE, we call upon all residents of San Rafael to recognize Saturday, 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.
Mayor
