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RESOLUTION NO. 13530 May 6,
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
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2013
RESO1+1UT1UN OF i1PPRECIflT10N
TO
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15th as Peace
Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week;
and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agency of San Rafael play an essential role in
safeguarding the rights and freedoms of 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 our law
enforcement agency 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 law enforcement agency of San Rafael unceasingly provide a
vital public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael urge
all San Rafael residents and all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May
13 — 17, 2013 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 all.
FURTHERMORE, we call upon all residents of San Rafael to observe Wednesday, May 151h, 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
ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS
DAY OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CRY MANAGER