HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-16 - National Police Week & National Peace Officers' Memorial Day ______________________________
Patrick Burt
Mayor
Proclamation
National Police Week, May 15-21, 2022 and
National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, May 15, 2022
WHEREAS, the United States Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15, 2022 as
National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as Police Week; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Palo Alto Police Department play an essential role in safeguarding the rights
and freedoms of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the problems, duties, and responsibilities of
their police department, and that members of our police department recognize their duty to serve the people by
safeguarding life and property, by protecting against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against
deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation; and
WHEREAS, the Palo Alto Police Department has grown to be a modern and progressive law enforcement
agency which unceasingly provides a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, The City of Palo Alto asks all citizens to join in honoring the police officers, past and present, who
by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a dedicated service to their communities
and, in doing so, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and
security of all citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patrick Burt, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto on behalf of the entire City Council do
hereby proclaim the week of May 15-21, 2022, as Police Week and urge all citizens of Palo Alto to observe Sunday
May 15, 2022 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous
deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty.
Presented: May 16, 2022
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