Backup Documents 05/11/2021 Item #16H6 I lH6'
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace
Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week; and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agencies of Collier County, including the Collier
County Sheriff's Office, the Naples Police Department, and the Marco Island Police
Department play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Collier
County; and
WHEREAS; it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards,
and sacrifices of their law enforcement agencies, and that members of our law
enforcement agencies recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and
property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the
1 innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the law enforcement agencies of Collier County unceasingly provide
a vital public service;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners calls upon all citizens of Collier County and
upon all civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May 9 - 15, 2021, as
Police Week, with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our people may
join in commemorating law enforcement officers, 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;
NOW THEREFORE, we do hereby proclaim the week of May 9 - 15, 2021, as Police Week and call
upon all citizens of Collier County to observe the 15th day of May,2021, 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
become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the
survivors of our fallen heroes;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that May 9-15, 2021, be designated as
POLICE WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND O ----,__) RDERED THIS 11th day of May 2021.
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