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NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
WHEREAS, every day, public safety officers work tirelessly to protect our citizens, enfoi•ce c�ur
laws, and keep our neighbarhoods safe. They report for duty knowing full well the dangers
they face and the sacrifices they may be called upon to make. This week, we pay tribute to the
thausands of inen and women who serve us with extraordinarv braverv, and we remember• the
h��r«��s �ti�l�e� hav�� lai�i do�ti°n their livE:s it� }�t>>'suit uf �� safcr, inc�r� just socie��; anc�
WHEREAS, ��l�ile we cazl never full�� r�pati�� thenl for their service, �ve must �n�ork to ensui•� our
la�� enforcement officers are equipped with the tools ana technology they need to do their jobs
safely and effectively. The US Government has aevoted significant resources to improving
officer safety, providing bulletproof vests that have saved lives, training officers to prevent an�(
survive potentially lethal encounters, anci strengthening our ability to share information. The
US Government continues to pursue the goal of deploying a nationwide wireless netwark for
public safety. For the first time, this new system will give our Nation's police officers and first
responders a dedicated communication network in times of crisis helping fulfill our promise to
provide these brave men and women with tools worthy of the sacrifices thev make c�n our
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WHEREAS, ���t� ow°e �� profound debt to all those who have worn the badge, ana to the fatnilies
whose care enables them to serve with courage and pride. When the unthinkable happens and
officers give their lives or are seriously injured in the line of duty, we have an obligation to give
th�ir loved ones the support they deserve. During Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police
Week, we recall the selflessness of our law enforcement officers and their families, and we
honor all those who devote their lives to forging a stronger, sa.fer America. Let us reflect c�n
their invaluable contributions as we enjoy the peace they bring to our communities, and let us
ve��� th�lt lhcir• service �vi11 never be taken for granted; and
WHEREAS, bv a jouzt resolution approvea October 1, 1962, as amenc�ta (76 St�t. h76), an� l�y
Pul�lic La�� 103 322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136 137), the President has been authorized an��
r���uested to designate May 15 c�f cach ��ear as ''Peace OtFicel-s �Ienlorial Da��" an�� the �-�����k iil
�ti�hirl, it falls ��s "P��1icc� Z1'eck."
NOW, TIIF:REFORE, ���'e the Villt��,;� ��f �It�luc�sta �i�, htrebti� ��roclaiin �la�� 1�, 2013, ��s Pez1c�:
Officers IVlemorial Day and May 12 through May 18, 2013, as Police Week. I call upon all
Americans to observe these events with appmpriate ceremonies and activities. The President of
the Unitea States of America calls on appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct
that the flag be flown at half staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day. I further encourage all
Americans to display the flag at half staff frorn their homes and Uusinesses on that dav.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 9TH day of May.
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