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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2010-05-10 - Proclamation Proclamation National Beach Safety Week, May 24 - 31, 2010 WHEREAS, the beautiful coastal and inland beaches of Southern California represent a world renowned recreational resource; and, WHEREAS, Seal Beach residents and visitors alike are drawn to these beaches by the millions each year for water and beach activities; and, WHEREAS, the aquatic environment has dangers that can be effectively managed through public awareness and the vigilance of professional lifeguards; and, WHEREAS, for reasons of public safety, an annual reminder of the joys and hazards associated with the aquatic environment are appropriate at the commencement of the busy summer beach season; and, WHEREAS, Seal Beach residents and visitors alike must remember to Never Swim Alone, Always Swim Near a Lifeguard, Never Drink Alcohol Before Swimming, Respect the Power of the Surf, and Learn to Swim; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED that the City of Seal Beach does hereby recognize May 24 -31, 2010 as: "National Beach Safety Week" and urge all residents using our beaches to enjoy themselves at the beach this year, while taking appropriate measures to protect themselves and their children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of Seal Beach this tenth day of May in the Year Two Thousand Ten. David W. Sloan, Mayor - =ST: Linea Devine, i tY Clerk Proclamation Peace Officers Memorial Week May 9 15, 2010 WHEREAS, there are approximately 900,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including 30 sworn members of the Seal Beach Police Department; and WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1792, more than 18,000 law enforcement officers in the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty, including one member of the Seal Beach Police Department; and WHEREAS, the names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, which was dedicated in 1991 in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, 324 names are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this spring, including 116 officers killed in 2009 and 208 officers killed in previous years; and 6 law enforcement officers were killed in the State of California in 2009; and WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line of duty will be honored, and the names of the officers newly engraved on the Memorial will be formally dedicated, during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's 22nd Annual Candlelight Vigil, on the evening of Wednesday, May 12, 2010; and WHEREAS, May 15th is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, with federal law (P.L. 103 -322) directing that all flags be flown at half -staff on that date in honor of fallen officers and their families; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Seal Beach City Council formally declares May 9 -15, 2009, "Peace Officers' Memorial Wee and publicly salutes the service of law enforcement officers in the City of Seal Beach and in communities across the nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of Seal Beach this tenth day of May in the Year Two Thousand Ten. P ,. t 4. 2 :--, " = David W. Sloan, Mayor Z w56 t T 1 All EST: t ' L!, I if .'!.IL/ Linda Devine, City Clerk