HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-2021 Proclamation - National Police Officer Memorial Day & National Police Week
Proclamation
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WHEREAS, In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers
Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National
Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National
Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who
have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others;
and
WHEREAS, Every Day our Nation’s dedicated law enforcement officers put themselves at
risk to keep their fellow citizens safe. Our officers stand as leaders educating
the community about the importance of public safety; and
WHEREAS, As the City of Ocoee observes Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week,
we pay tribute to the courageous men and women who wear the badge and
keep the peace; and
WHEREAS, We appreciate the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices made by officers and
their family members on a daily basis in order to protect our schools,
workplaces, roadways, and homes; and
WHEREAS, Law Enforcement Officers deserve our appreciations for the work they do,
which is to help people on a daily basis, protect our citizens, and if necessary,
stand in harms way for the communities they serve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission of the City of Ocoee, does
hereby proclaim May 15, 2021, as National Peace Officer Memorial Day and May 9-15,
2021, as National Police Week in the City of Ocoee, Florida and publicly salute the service
of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have
set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida, to be affixed
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this 4 day of May, 2021.
Rusty Johnson, Mayor