CITY OF CORONADO
CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FROTHAMATION
WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15th as Peace Officers' Memorial Day and national recognition is given that day to honor the fallen men and women of law enforcement who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; and to recognize the hazardous work and serious responsibilities of our nation's peace officers; and WHEREAS, our law enforcement officers play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Coronado; and it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of law enforcement officers; and WHEREAS, Coronado Police Officers risk their lives to protect our community from violence, disorder, deception, and oppression. They are dedicated to safeguarding our lives and property; and WHEREAS, the San Diego County Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Ceremony will be held on May 1, 2024, at the San Diego County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, to commemorate the men and women of law enforcement, especially those San Diego County law enforcement officers, who have tragically sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, the City of Coronado respectfully pays tribute to and remembers the sacrifice of Lieutenant Frank Greene, killed in the line of duty October 12, 1954, NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Coronado, I do hereby recognize and proclaim May 15, 2024, as:
"PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY"
in the City of Coronado and encourage the citizens of this community to remember those who have given their lives for our safety, including Lieutenant Frank Greene of the Coronado Police Department, and to recognize those who continue the important work of making the City of Coronado and surrounding communities safe.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND and caused the Seal of the City of Coronado, California, to be affixed thereto this Twenty-First Day of May 2024.
CORONAD RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor
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