HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 02- National Police Week May 12-18 2002
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National Police Week - May 12 '>I 18, 2002
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Whereas,' the Congress and President of the United States have designated May15 as
Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police
Week; and
Whereas, the members of the law enforcement agency of the city of Bozeman play an
essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of its citizens; and
Whereas, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities,
hazards, and sacrifices of their police department, and that those members
recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by
protecting them' against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent
against deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation; and
Whereas, the men and wOmen of the law enforcement agency of Bozeman
unceasingly provide a vital publiC service;
, NOW, THEREFORE, I, the mayor of Bozeman, call upon all citizens of Bozeman and
upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the weekof May 12 - 18
as National Law Enforcement Week with appropriate ceremonies in which all of our people
may join in commemorating officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal
devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a dedicated service to their communities
and, in doing so, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for
preserving the rights and security of all citizens.
We further call upon all citizens of Bozeman to observe Wednesday, May 15, 2002, as
Peace Officer's Memorial Day in honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous
deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand and caused the Great Seal of the city of
Bozeman, in the State of Montana, to be affixed this...6..... day of May in the year of our Lord Two
Thousand and Two.
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