2023-2120 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2120
A resolution recognizing the week of May 14 - 20 as "National Police Week" and the day of May 15 as
"Peace Officers Memorial Day"
WHEREAS, The Congress of the United States of America has designated the week of May 14 - 20 as
"National Police Week" and the day of May 15 each year as "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
8th day of May 2023 that the week of May 14 to May 20 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 will be flown at half-staff on this day in honor of the
individuals who have lost their lives in the performance of their duties while protecting their fellow
citizens and communities.
ADOPTED: May 8, 2023 _Motion by: Miller
Second by: Burdick
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Burdick X
evin M. Lahner, City Manager Jackson X
Marshick X
Miller X
ATTEST: Neeno X
Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyrc,"City Attorney
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