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WHEREAS, The Congress and President of'the United States have designated May 15 as
Peace Of,ficers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National
Police week; and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agency of the City of Milton play an
essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the City of Milton; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities,
hazards, and sacrifices of the law enforcement agency, and that members of our
law enforcement agency recognizes 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 the City of Milton
unceasingly provide a vital public service,-
NOW,
ervice;
NOW, THREE'DRE, We, the mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, call upon all citizens
of the City of Milton and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the
week of May 11, 2008, as Police Week and appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all
of our people may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by
their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to
their communities and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring
reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.
I further call upon all citizens of the City of Milton to observe May 15, as .Peace Dicers'
Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds,
have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the
performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this I9'r` day of May,
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