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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
October 10, 2017
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg Celebrates 3rd Annual Police Appreciation Day on
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Residents and businesses encouraged to wear blue and tie blue ribbons on trees
and mailboxes.
Leesburg, VA (October 10, 2017) – On Thursday, October 19, 2017, the Leesburg Town Council
will recognize the commitment and dedication of the Leesburg Police Department with the
third annual Leesburg Police Appreciation Day.
To mark the day, the Town of Leesburg will place blue ribbons on trees in front of Town
facilities, at Town parks, and throughout the downtown. Residents, schools, and businesses are
encouraged to show their support for the Leesburg Police by tying blue ribbons around trees in
their yards or on their mailboxes. The Town asks residents to wear blue on Thursday, October
19, as an additional sign of support and appreciation.
"Our police officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe,” says Leesburg Mayor
Kelly Burk. “Police Appreciation Day gives us the opportunity to come together as a community
to say ‘thank you’ to these dedicated men and women. Please join me in wearing blue on
October 19th.”
Members of the public can write notes of thanks and encouragement on the "Leesburg Police
Appreciation Day" Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LeesburgPoliceAppreciationDay. On
Thursday, October 19, the notes and comments posted will be printed out and displayed at the
Police Department for all department staff to enjoy.
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