HomeMy WebLinkAboutNational Police Week - May 14 - May 20, 2023Proclamation
“National Police Week”
May 14 - 20, 2023
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco police play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens
of the City of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and
sacrifices of their police; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco police recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property,
by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak
against oppression; and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the City of Pasco police unceasingly provide a vital public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Blanche Barajas, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, call upon all citizens of the
City of Pasco and upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the week of May 14-20, 2023 as
“National Police Week”
with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all our citizens may join in commemorating law enforcement
officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated
service to their communities and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation
for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.
I further call upon all citizens of the City of Pasco to observe Monday, May 15, 2023 as
“Peace Officers’ Memorial Day”
in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in
service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect
to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Pasco, State
of Washington, to be affixed this 15 day of May 2023.
Blanche Barajas, Mayor
City of Pasco