CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Mayor Jerry Dyer & The Fresno City Council
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of Fresno acknowledge the sacrifices made by the men and women of law enforcement in Fresno County who lost their lives in service to its citizens and to the ceremony in their honor celebrated at twelve noon, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Fresno County Court House Park; and
WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which May 15 th falls as National Police Week; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of their Police Department, and that members of the Fresno Police Department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the Fresno Police Department unceasingly provide a vital public service; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, Mayor Jerry Dyer and the Council of the City of Fresno, do hereby call upon the citizens of Fresno and upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the week of Sunday, May 14, through Saturday, May 20, 2023, as NATIONAL POLICE WEEK with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we call upon all citizens of Fresno to observe Thursday, May 4, 2023, as PEACE O FFICERS MEMORIAL DAY in Fresno 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto
set our hands and affixed the Seal of The City
of Fresno, California, this 27th day of April
2023.
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MAYOR JERRY DYER COUNCIL PRESIDENT TYLER MAXWELL
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VICE PRESIDENT ANNALISA PEREA COUNCILMEMBER MIKE KARBASSI
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COUNCILMEMBER MIGUEL ARIAS COUNCILMEMBER NELSON ESPARZA
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COUNCILMEMBER LUIS CHAVEZ COUNCILMEMBER GARRY BREDEFELD