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Proclamation and Recognition of Police Week 2025 (May 11-17)
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Whereas, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week, which pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others; and
Whereas, there are more than 700,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the approximately 17,000 full-time uniformed police officers in Michigan; and
Whereas, members of law enforcement have earned our respect for their daily dignity, bravery, and reliability, and we also honor the sacrifices made by their families; and
Whereas, in 2024 alone, 145 law enforcement officers were killed, including one from our own Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, and many more were assaulted in the line of duty across the country; and
Whereas, Michigan’s fallen officers will never be forgotten, nor will their service to their respective communities. By choosing to commit themselves to law enforcement, these brave individuals answered the call for service and willingly put their lives in jeopardy. We commend them for recognizing service as a noble career, and protecting the public safety; and
Whereas, Rochester Hills residents turn to members of law enforcement for assistance and support in times of distress, whether they are coping with a personal crisis, struggling through civil disorder, or suffering a natural disaster; and
Whereas, our communities rely on these courageous individuals and we are immensely grateful for the contributions of law enforcement officers to our community.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that May 11-17, 2025 will be designated as Police Week in the City of Rochester Hills. We publicly salute the service of law enforcement officers in our community as well as those of state and nation and honor police who p...
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