HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-12 Peace Officers Memorial Proclamation
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, MAY 11 - 17, AND
NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 15, 2025
WHEREAS, the United States Congress and the President of the United States have designated May 15,
2025, 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 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, Ed Lauing, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the entire City Council, do
hereby proclaim the week of May 11th - 17th, 2025, as Police Week and urge all citizens of Palo Alto to observe
Thursday, May 15th, 2025, 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 12, 2025
______________________________ Ed Lauing Mayor
Proclamation