Backup Documents 05/10/2022 Item # 4A 4a
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1962 President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers
Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National
Police Week; and
WHEREAS, being established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National
Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers
who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection
of others; and
WHEREAS, our law enforcement agencies play an essential role in safeguarding the
rights and freedoms that are guaranteed by the Constitution to every
American citizen; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties,
responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement
agencies; and
WHEREAS, members of the Collier County Sheriff's Office recognize their duty to
serve the people by safeguarding life, property, and the constitutional
guarantees of all persons by protecting them against violence and
disorder; and
WHEREAS, the professionalism, dedication, and courage exhibited by the Collier
County Deputy Sheriffs throughout the performance of these demanding
and often conflicting roles deserve our utmost respect;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 11 - 17, 2022, be designated as
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of May 2022.
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