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WHEREAS, of all promises America offers, none is more precious, more elusive
that 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 15, 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 15 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, and
WHEREAS, these special observances provide all Americans with the opportunity
to appreciate the heroic men and women who have dedicated their
lives to preserving public safety
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William Doane, Mayor Pro Tern, on behalf of the City Council of
the City of Seal Beach hereby proclaim Monday, May 15, 2000, 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.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Seal Beach to be affixed this Eighth Day of May, Two Thousand.
Mayor Pro Tem William Doane
Attest:
City Clerk