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WHEREAS, of all promises America offers, none is more precious,
more elusive, than the right to be free from crime and
violence; and
WHEREAS, the dedicated men and women who have chosen law
enforcement as a career face extraordinary risk and
danger in preserving our freedom and security; and
WHEREAS, during the week of May 14'", National Peace Officers'
Week is observed throughout the nation in order to
recognize the hazardous work, serious responsibilities
and strong commitment to our nation's peace officers;
and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with this important observation, May 1 e
is observed as National Peace Officer's Memorial Day
in commemoration of those noble officers who have
tragically sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patricia E. Campbell, Mayor, on behalf of the City Council of the
City of Seal Beach, hereby proclaim Tuesday, May 15, 2001 as:
"National Peace Officers' Memorial Day"
in the City of Seal Beach and encourage all citizens to remember those individuals who
gave their lives for our safety and express appreciation to those who continue to dedicate
themselves to making Seal Beach and the nation a safer place in which to live. Members
of the Seal Beach Police Department will join other Police Departments across the nation
by wearing "Blue Ribbons" to commemorate the week.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Seal Beach to be affixed this Fourteenth Day of May, in the Year Two Thousand One.
Mayor Patricia E. Campbell
Attest:
City Clerk