2015-1189 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-1189
A Resolution Recognizing the Week of May 10th as "National Police Week"
And the day of May 15, 2015 as "Peace Officers Memorial Day"
(File Resolution No. 2015 -1189)
WHEREAS, The Congress of the United States of America has designated the week of May 10th to be
dedicated as "National Police Week" and the day of May 15th each year to be "Peace Officers' Memorial Day ";
and
WHEREAS, Law Enforcement Officers are our guardians of life and property, defenders of the individual right
to be free, and dedicated to the preservation of life, liberty and justice; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and
sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their
duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder,
and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville City Council desires to honor the valor, service and dedication of the Police Officers
that serve the City of Janesville.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Janesville on this 27th day
of April, 2015 that the week of May 10th to May 16th be observed as "Police Week ", and call upon all
Janesville citizens to especially honor and show our appreciation for the Police Officers of the City of
Janesville by deed, remark and attitude; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council that the day of May 15, 2015 be proclaimed to be
"Peace Officers' Memorial Day" and that flags be flown at half -staff on this day in honor of those men and
women who have lost their lives in the performance of their duties, while protecting their fellow citizens and
communities.
ADOPTED: April 27, 2015 Motion by: Tidwell
Second by: Bobzien
APPROVED: / Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
JAL./ Bobzien X
Deupree X
Mark A. reitag, City Manager Farrell X
Gruber X
ATTE Liebert X
Marklein X
Tidwell X
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Chief of Police
Prepared by: JPD