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Consider proclaiming May 10-16, 2015 as "Round Rock Police Week" and May 15, 2015 as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in the City of Round Rock.
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WHEREAS, Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15 and the week in which it falls is observed in conjunction as National Police Week; and
WHEREAS, members of the Round Rock Police Department play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Round Rock citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of peace officers, and that members of the Round Rock Police Department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the Round Rock Police Department unceasingly provide a vital public service;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor of the City of Round Rock, Texas, call upon all citizens of Round Rock and all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May 10-16, 2015 as
"Round Rock Police Week"
with appropriate observances in which we may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so doing, have established an enduring reputation for preserving our rights and security. I further call upon all citizens of Round Rock to observe May 15, 2015, as
"Peace Officers Memorial Day"
in honor of law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community and to those who have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
PROCLAIMED this 23rd day of April 2015.