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Proclamation
ZY.9Y2LS, every day, our Nation's dedicated law enforcement officer's put themselves at
risk to keep their fellow Americans safe. These men and women from the largest
cities to our quiet communities here in Orange County selflessly risk their lives to
protect our families against crime; and
)0510 Z(s Ocoee observes Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, we pay
tribute to the courageous men and women who wear the badge and keep the
peace; and
7l'?1 XE' S; Raw enforcement officers deserve our appreciation for the work they do, which
is to help people on a daily basis; and
VJf—M On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, Ocoee honors the
heroism of all our law enforcement officers, especially those who have given
their lives so others might live. To include Orange County Sheriff's Office Deputy,
Jonathan Scott Pine, who was shot and killed on February 11, 2014 by a burglary
suspect, and Windermere Police Officer Robert German, who was fatally shot and
killed on March 22, 2014, by two teenage runaways. Also, we remember Brevard
County Deputy Sheriff Barbara Ann Pill, who was shot and killed by petty thieves
on March 6, 2012; and
7V -fY2)? , S Ehey have performed their jobs with extraordinary distinction, and we will
always remember their service and sacrifice. We ask God's blessings for the
families and friends they left behind.
")V, J9 &XFr0RE, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby
proclaim May 11 -17, 2014 as National Police Week and May 15, 2014 as
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"Peace Officers Memorial Day
FVR.'I3{M Ocoee urges all citizens to work together with law enforcement so we can achieve a
better and more secure future for our children and grandchildren.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City of Ocoee, Florida to be
affixed this 6 day of May 2014.
S. Scott `UarrdeVtift, Mayan
OCSO Deputy Jonathan Scott Pine
July 12, 1979 — February 11, 2014
Windermere Police Officer Robert German
End of Watch — March 22, 2014