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CD A- ¢ s RESOLUTION NO. 2009-431
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ss ftlcrr ¢ RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 10 ,
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4- < mWHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has
.�desi2 rated the week of May 10, 2009 to be dedicated as "National
Po; . eek" and May 14 , 2009 to be "Peace Officer' s Memorial
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REAS, the Law Enforcement Officers are our guardians of
lile; and property, defenders of the individual right to be free
me, nt� women, warriors in the war against crime and dedicated to
th6 ervation of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,
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Q ':'S EREAS, it is known that Police Officers are killed in the
line of duty nationwide all too often. Our community joins with
other cities and towns to honor all Peace Officers everywhere,
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, that the week of May 10 , 2009 is proclaimed to be
"National Police Week" and call upon all our citizens in this
community to especially honor and show our sincere appreciation
for the Police Officers of this city by deed, remark, and
attitude . That all our citizens are called upon to make every
effort to express their thanks to our men and women who make it
possible for us to leave our homes and family in safety each day
and to return to our homes knowing we are protected by men and
women willing to sacrifice their lives, if necessary, to guard
our loved ones, property and government against all who would
violate the law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, that flags on all city facilities be flown at
half-staff on, May 14 , 2009, Peace Officer' s Memorial Day.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of May, 2009 .
Tim Hurley, , ayor
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ATTEST:
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Nancy Ecic- t, CMC
City Cler