2003/04/22 City Council Resolution (10)No. 2003-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
HONORING
MAY 15, 2003
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, our Nation witnessed America's peace officers as they selflessly
aided those in need; and
WHEREAS, as the World Trade Center burned, dedicated officers rushed into the severely damaged
buildings to rescue the injured and hundreds died in the act of trying to save others; and
WHEREAS, 230 law enforcement officers gave their lives in the line of duty last year; and
WHEREAS, the names of over 15,000 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty has been
placed on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. so that their valor
will never be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, effective law enforcement is crucial to maintaining our quality of life and we must ensure
that our police have the financial, technical, and civil support necessary to carry out their
responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States designated May 15'' of each year as Peace Officers
Memorial Day and directed that the flag be flown at half -staff on that day and that Americans display the
American flag from their homes on that day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
supports the President of the United States' request and does hereby honor
May 15, 2003 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 22 °d day of April, 2003.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
FLORES: AYE MACKENZIRABSENT
NORDIN: AYE SPRADLIN: AYE
VIDAK- MARTINEZ:AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)
ATTEST: