Proclamation
Congress and the 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
Peace Officers Memorial Day, is an annual remembrance of law enforcement officers who have died or who have been disabled in the line of duty; and there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Manhattan Beach Police Department who play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of its residents; and
the City of Manhattan Beach commend the brave men and women of our law enforcement agency for continually summoning the courage to fulfill their solemn oath to protect and serve; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that I, Joe Franklin, Mayor of the City of Manhattan Beach, California, on behalf of the City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2024, as
National 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 while performing their duties.
Dated this 7
th
day of May, 2024.
MAYOR JOE FRANKLIN
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK LIZA TAMURA
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