2005-172
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-172
A Resolution Recognizing the Week of May 15th as "National Police Week"
And the Day of May 15th as "Peace Officers Memorial Day"
(File Resolution No. 2005-172)
WHEREAS, The Congress of the United States of America has designated the week
of May 15th 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 25th day of April 2005, that the week of May 15th to May 21 st 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:
April 25, 2005
APPROVED:
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Steven E. Sheiffer, City Mahager
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Proposed by:
Prepared by:
Motion by: Williams
Second by: Brien
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner X
Brien X
Williams X
Wellnitz, Tim X
Wellnitz, Tom X
DeGarmo X
Addie X
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