HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2015-10-13 Police Appreciation Day
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release Media Contact:
Betsy Fields, Research & Communications Manager
bfields@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg Town Council and John Marshall Bank Partner to
Present “Police Appreciation Day” on October 15, 2015
Leesburg, VA (October 13, 2015) – On Thursday, October 15, 2015, Leesburg Police officers and
their families will be treated to breakfast, lunch and dinner, courtesy of the Leesburg Town
Council and John Marshall Bank. The meals will be available at the Leesburg Police Department
headquarters, during morning and evening roll call as well as at lunchtime.
“Our department is composed of dedicated men and women who strive every day, 24/7, to
keep our community safe,” said Joseph R. Price, Leesburg Chief of Police. “Their families are
equally dedicated and put up with long hours, missed special events and the constant fear of
the unthinkable. This recognition reinforces the partnership we have built with the community
and on behalf of the entire department, I thank the Town Council and John Mar shall Bank.”
The proposal for the Police Appreciation Day was first put forth by Council Member Tom Dunn.
“Recent events around the country highlighted for me the risks that our police officers take
every day while doing their jobs,” explained Council Member Tom Dunn. “I proposed this Police
Appreciation Day as a way to let our officers know that we, the Council, do not take their
services for granted.”
“The entire Council was delighted to support Tom’s proposal,” commented Kristen Umstattd,
Leesburg’s Mayor. “While all Town employees are dedicated professionals, our police officers
face unique challenges and we wanted to acknowledge their sacrifices with this small gesture of
appreciation.”
“All of us at John Marshall Bank wish to show our support for the Leesburg Police and are
happy to participate with the Town Council in doing so,” said Paul W. Bice, Regional President
of John Marshall Bank. “Every day, police officers throughout the United States put their lives
on the line to serve and protect citizens within their districts. John Marshall Bank is reaching
out to police precincts in Northern Virginia to simply say ‘thank you,’ and to let them know
they have our support. We appreciate their hard work and dedication.”
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