2018-1533 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-1533
A resolution recognizing the Week of May 13, 2018 as "National Police Week" and the
day of May 15, 2018 as "Peace Officers Memorial Day".
WHEREAS, The Congress of the United States of America has designated the week of May
13th 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 14th day of May, 2018 that the week of May 13th to May 19th 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 15th 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: May 14, 2018 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Gruber
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
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.11.4Farrell X
Mark A. rei - City Manager Gruber X
+/ Jorgensen X
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/ i Williams X
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APPROVED AS TO Fri-M:
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City Attorn l!r
Proposed by: City Administration
Prepared by: Police Department