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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNational Police Week co 1854 PROCLAMATION NATIONAL POLICE WEEK—MAY 10-16 WHEREAS,Congress and the President of the United States have declared May 15, 2019 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 10-16, 2020 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, 2019 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 5th day of May, 2020 BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS � a U� Sharon Tra Ran Neatherlin Kevin Shutty Chair Co missioner Commissioner