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PROCLAMATION
PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY AND
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
WHEREAS, Congress and the President of the United States have declared May 15, 2021 as"Peace
Officers' Memorial Day" and the week in which it falls as "National Police Week"; and
WHEREAS,There are approximately 900,000 law enforcement officers serving in the communities across
the United States, including the dedicated members of the Mason County Sheriffs Office, Shelton Police
Department, Skokomish Indian Tribe,Squaxin Island Indian Tribe, Washington State Patrol,Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington Department of Corrections and other state and federal
agencies; and
WHEREAS,the members of our law enforcement agencies play an essential role in safeguarding our
community; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all residents to know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards,
and sacrifices of their law enforcement agencies, and that members of our law enforcement agencies
recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting against
violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent and most vulnerable among us; and
WHEREAS,the service and sacrifice of officers killed in the line of duty should be honored, remembered
and recognized during this dedicated week and throughout the year;
NOW,THEREFORE the Mason County Board of Commissioners call upon residents of Mason County to
observe the week of May 9-15, 2021 as"National Police Week" recognizing all law enforcement officers,
past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a
dedicated service to their communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,the Mason County Board of Commissioners call upon residents to observe
May 15, 2021 as"Peace Officers' Memorial Day" to honor law enforcement officers who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have been disabled in the performance of their
duties, and recognize and pay respect to the survivors of all fallen law enforcement officers.
Dated this 111h day of May, 2021.
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Ra dy Neatherlin Sharon Trask Kevin Shutty
Chair Commissioner Commissioner