HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-048RESOLUTION NO. 14-048
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 11-17, 2014 AS "LAW
ENFORCEMENT WEEK" AND DESIGNATING MAY 15, 2014 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, 2014, 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
of their law 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 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 11-17, 2014 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 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 Thursday, May 15,
2014, 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 of their duty, and let us recognize and pay
respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 15`h day of April, 2014.
ATTEST:
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/ Deputy Clerk
BOA OF LINTY COMIGISSIONERS
S . LU COU , F DA
Chair `~ ~
APPROVED CORRECTNESS:
BY:
County Attor