HomeMy WebLinkAboutNational Police Week May 12-18, 2024Proclamation
“National Police Week”
May 12 - 18, 2024
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco police plays an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the
residents of the City of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all residents know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and
sacrifices of their police; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco police recognizes 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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pete Serrano, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, call upon all residents of the
City of Pasco and upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the week of May 12-18, 2024 as
“National Police Week”
with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our residents 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 residents.
FURTHER, I call upon all residents of the City of Pasco to observe Wednesday, May 15, 2024 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 6th day of May 2024.
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Pete Serrano, Mayor
City of Pasco