HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 12260
City of Palo Alto (ID # 12260)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Informational Report Meeting Date: 5/10/2021
City of Palo Alto Page 1
Summary Title: Proclamation - National Police Week
Title: Proclamation Recognizing National Police Week - May 9-15, 2021 and
National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day - May 15, 2021
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Police
Attachments:
• Attachment A: National Police Week and National Police Officers' Memorial Day
_______________________
Tom Dubois
Mayor
Proclamation
National Police Week, May 9-15, 2021 and
National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, May 15, 2021
WHEREAS, the United States Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15, 2021 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, Tom Dubois, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto on behalf of the entire City Council do
hereby proclaim the week of May 9-15, 2021, as Police Week and urge all citizens of Palo Alto to observe
Saturday, May 15, 2021 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 10, 2021