CITY OF UNION CITY
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing May 10 – 16, 2026 as
National Police Week
WHEREAS, National Police Week is observed each May to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and to recognize the service of officers who protect our communities each day; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers serve with courage, professionalism, and care, often placing themselves in harm’s way to protect the safety and well-being of others; and WHEREAS, the members of the Union City Police Department provide dedicated service to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Union City, working each day to promote public safety, build trust, and respond to the needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, Union City joins communities across the nation in remembering all fallen law enforcement officers, including Chief William M. Cann, who gave his life in service to the Union City community; and
WHEREAS, in 2026, the names of 363 fallen law enforcement officers are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., including 109 officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2025 and 254 officers from prior years; and WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of these officers will be honored during the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13, 2026, as part of National Police Week; and WHEREAS, May 15 is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, a solemn day to remember fallen officers, support their families, and reflect on the risks law enforcement officers face in service to others.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Union City does hereby proclaim May 10 – 16, 2026, as National Police Week in the City of Union City and encourages all residents to join in honoring the service, sacrifice, and dedication of law enforcement officers in Union City and across the nation.
DATED: May 12, 2026
GARY SINGH, Mayor
JAIME PATIÑO, Vice Mayor
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember
JEFF WANG, Councilmember