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WHEREAS, In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 1511' as "National Peace Officers
Memorial Day" and the calendar week of May 15°' as "National Police Week."
Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, "National Police Week"
pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their
lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others;and
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police has declared law enforcement
officer safety and wellness a top priority,and the IACP's Center for Officer Safety
and Wellness promotes the importance of individual, agency, family, and
community safety and wellness awareness;and
WHEREAS, the members of the Denton Police Department play an essential role in
safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Denton;and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the difficulties, duties, and
responsibilities their police department face on a daily basis,and that members of
our police department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life
and property, by protecting the innocent against deception, the weak against
oppression or intimidation,and the peaceful against violence or disorder;and
WHEREAS, the Denton Police Department is a progressive and professional law enforcement
agency that continuously provides a vital public service.
NOW,THEREFORE, 1, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas, do hereby declare and
proclaim May 15,2022 as
"'NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY"
in the City of Denton, and call upon all citizens of Denton to honor those peace
officers who,through their courageous deeds,have lost their lives or have become
disabled in the performance of duty. I further call upon citizens to observe the
week of May l 5-21,2022 as"NATIONAL POLICE WEEK."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
official seal of the City of Denton,Texas,to be affixed the lr day of
May,2022.
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GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS,CITY SECRETARY
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