HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-378-05/13/2013Prepared by Carol Failor, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo,
715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-378
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 12-18,
2013 AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" AND MAY 15,
2013 AS "PEACE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL DAY", AND
AUTHORIZING THAT FLAGS ON ALL CITY FACILITIES
BE FLOWN AT HALF—STAFF ON PEACE OFFICER'S
MEMORIAL DAY.
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has
designated the week of May 12-18, 2013 to be dedicated as
"National Police Week" and May 15, 2013 to be "Peace Officer's
Memorial Day", and
WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Officers are our guardians of
life and property, defenders of the individual right to be free
men and women, warriors in the war against crime and dedicated to
the preservation of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,
and
WHEREAS, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, that the week of May 12-18, 2013 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 15, 2013, Peace Officer's Memorial Day.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2013.
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Ernest G. Clark, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Suzy Sares, -MC
City Clerk