HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002-23 Recognizing May 13 through May 17, 2002 as National Police WeekRESOLUTION NO. 2002-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA; RECOGNIZING MAY 13 THROUGH MAY 17,
2002 AS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the week of May 13 through May 17, 2002 has been established as National
Police Week as a time for the nation to honor those police officers and their families who have paid
for our safety with their own lives; and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agency of Key Biscayne Police Department
play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Key Biscayne; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities,
hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement
agency 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 law enforcement agency of Key Biscayne Police
Department unceasingly provide a vital public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That in recognition of the sacrifice of police officers who have given their lives
to protect the public and the impact of this sacrifice on their families, the Village Council hereby
recognizes May 13 through May 17, 2002 as National Police Week and pays tribute to the
courageous deeds and valor of law enforcement officers.
Section 2. I further call upon all citizens of Key Biscayne to observe Wednesday, May
15th, as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their
courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service and pay respect to the survivors of our
fallen heroes.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May , 2002.
MAYOR JOE I. RAS 0
ITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE CLE
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIE
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RICHARD J. WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY