Recognizing May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 9-15, 2021, as National Police Week •
RECOGNIZING
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, in 1962, President Kennedy declared May 15 to be Peace Officers Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to local,state and federal law enforcement officers
who have made the ultimate sacrifice or been injured in the line of duty.The observance takes place
during Police Week; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers are the first line of defense against crime,and law enforcement
officers throughout Lewis County conduct themselves in a manner that supports, maintains and defends
the constitutions of the state of Washington and the United States;and
WHEREAS,the law enforcement profession has become increasingly more complex, posing greater
challenges and requiring officers to serve additional hours above and beyond their regular duties; and
WHEREAS,the protection of our citizens and the fight against crime is a 24-hour endeavor, exposing our
law enforcement professionals to serious danger and placing their lives in jeopardy; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers risk their lives to save the lives of others,and more than 300 law
enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty since 1889 in Washington state alone.
NOW,THEREFORE,the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners proclaims May 15,2021,to be
Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 9-15, 2021,to be National Police Week and urges all
people to join in this special observance.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 11th day of May 2021.
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: May 11, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Recognizing May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 9-15, 2021, as National
Police Week
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone:
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
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Recognizing May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 9-15, 2021, as National
Police Week
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