HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-055RESOLUTION NO. 19-055
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 12-18, 2019 AS "LAW ENFORCEMENT
WEEK"; AND DESIGNATING MAY 15, 2019 AS "PEACE OFFICERS' 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 designed May 15, 2019, 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 12-18, 2019 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 Wednesday,
May 15, 2019, 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 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 2"d day of April, 2019.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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