HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-15 - National Police Week 2023Proclamation
__________________________
Lydia Kou
Mayor
National Police Week, May 14-20 and
National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, May 15, 2023
WHEREAS, the United States Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15, 2023 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, Lydia Kou, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto on behalf of the entire City Council do
hereby proclaim the week of May 14-20, 2023 as Police Week and urge all citizens of Palo Alto to observe
Saturday May 15, 2023 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 15, 2023