HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-136RESOLUTION NO. 10-136
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 9, 2010
THROUGH MAY 15, 2010 AS "LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK"; AND
DESIGNATING MAY 15, 2010 AS "LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL
DAY"INST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDAAND REQUESTING PRESIDENT
BARACK OBAMA TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION AUTHORIZING THE
UNITED STATES FLAG TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF ON FRIDAY,
MAY 14, 2010 IN HONOR OF PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15, 2010 as Peace
Officers' Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as Law Enforcement Week.
2. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office has been constituted by the State of Florida to uphold
the laws and play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens
of St. Lucie County.
3. It is important that all citizens know and understand the problems, duties, and
responsibilities oftheir law enforcement agencies, and that members of ourSheriff's Office
recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting
them against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and
the weak against oppression or intimidation.
4. The men and women of the law enforcement agency of St. Lucie County unceasingly
provide a vital public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim May 9, 2010 through May 15, 2010 as "LAW
ENFORCEMENT WEEK" in St. Lucie County and calls upon all citizens of St. Lucie County and
upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe that week with
appropriate ceremonies in which all of our people may join in commemorating law
enforcement and detention deputies, 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.
2. .This Board further encourages all citizens of St. Lucie County to observe Saturday, May 15,
2010 as "LAW ENFORCEMENT 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 lost their lives or become disabled in the performance oftheir
duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
3. Because this year Peace Officers' Memorial Day also falls on Armed Forces Day, this Board
urges President Barack Obama to issue a proclamation authorizing the United States flag
to be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 14, 2010 in honor of Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
4. The County Administrator is authorized to send a copy of this resolution to President
Barack Obama.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 4T" day of May, 2010.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE.COUNTY, FLO IDA
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