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“Back the Blue Day”
September 21, 2019
WHEREAS, the officers of the Police Department of the City of Pasco along with law
enforcement officers of the region proudly partner with area residents to ensure safety in our
community; and
WHEREAS, these officers act in a selfless manner to protect and serve the residents of our
region on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, the Garden Tri-Cities of Kennewick is hosting a Law Enforcement Appreciation
Day called Back the Blue as a show of support for law enforcement officers, active and retired, and
their families; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Matt Watkins, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, on behalf of
the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim September 15 as
“Back the Blue Day”
and urge all citizens to celebrate Back the Blue Day, to support local and regional law enforcement
and The Garden’s sentiment that, “Together, we’re better!”
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 3rd day of September 2019.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
City of Pasco