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Proclamation
National Police Week
May 15-21, 2022
WHEREAS, in 1962, then-President John Kennedy signed a Proclamation creating National
Police Week to recognize the professionalism,courage,and dedication of Police Officers for their valuable
role in public safety and safeguarding the rights and freedoms which have been guaranteed by the
Constitution; 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 Tribe, Washington State
Patrol, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington State Department of Corrections,
and other state and federal agencies; and,
WHEREAS,it is important that residents recognize and understand the duties,hazards,problems,
and sacrifices of their law enforcement agencies, and that members of our law enforcement agencies
recognize and understand their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property,protecting them
against violence or disorder,protecting the innocent and vulnerable against deception,and the weak against
oppression or intimidation;and,
WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of officers killed in the line of duty should be honored,
recognized,and remembered during this dedicated week and throughout the year; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Mason County Commissioners call upon the residents of
Mason County to observe the week of May 15 through 21, 2022 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; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Mason County Commissioners call upon the
residents of Mason County to observe May 15, 2022 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.
Signed this IV^day of 2022.
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Kevin Shutty, Ra y Neatherlin, Sharon Trask,
Chair Commissioner Commissioner