HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-077RESOLUTION NO. 12-077
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 13-19, 2012 AS
"LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK"; AND DESIGNATING MAY 15, 2012
AS "LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
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, 2012 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 oftheirlaw enforcement agencies, and that members of our Sheriff'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 agencies 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:
This Board does hereby proclaim May 13-19, 2012 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 bytheirfaithful and loyal devotion totheir responsibilities have rendered
a dedicated service to their communities, and in so doing, have established forthemselves
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 Tuesday, May 15,
2012 as "LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL DAY" in honor of those law enforcement
officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service
totheir community or have lost their lives or become disabled in the performance of their
duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
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