2022-2010 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2010
A Resolution Recognizing the Week of May 15th as "National Police Week"
And the day of May 15th as "Peace Officers Memorial Day"
WHEREAS, The Congress of the United States of America has designated that the week of May
15 be dedicated as"National Police Week," and the day of May 15 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, 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
May 9, 2022, that the week of May 15 through May 21 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 is 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 9, 2022 Motion by: Burdick
Second by: Jackson
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Burdick X
Mark A. reitag, City Manager Jackson X
Marklein X
Marshick X
ATTEST: Miller X
Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczycity Attorney
Proposed by: Janesville Police Department
Prepared by: Janesville Police Department