HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-17 Proclamation - Peace Officers Memorial Day
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has designated the week of
May 15 through May 21 "National Police Week, and
WHEREAS, the law enforcement officer is our guardian of life and
property; defender of the right to be free; leader in the war against crime; and
dedicated to the preservation of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and
WHEREAS, our community joins with other cities and towns to honor all
peace officers everywhere; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Police Department will remember and honor their
fallen brother and sister officers by wearing a black band over their badges on
May 17; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Tukwila designate May 17 as "Peace Officers'
Memorial Day," when the flag at Tukwila City Hall shall be flown at half mast;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM HAGGERTON, MAYOR of the City of
Tukwila, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, May 17, 2011:
Peace Officers' Memorial Day
in Tukwila and urge all citizens to remember those officers who gave their lives
serving the public.
Signed this day of 2011.