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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, men and women who serve as police officers put their lives on the line day in
and day out in one of the most difficult and complex professions a person can pursue in this country;
and
WHEREAS,America's police are the world's finest, keeping our neighborhoods safe from
those with little respect for human life and less respect for the law; and
WHEREAS, last year 132 police officers were killed in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, in October 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 of each year
as National Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week containing May 15 as National Police Week;
and
WHEREAS, we, the people of Fort Collins, Colorado, will always have hope as long as
young men and women are willing to pin on a badge and bravely seek to serve as the peacemakers
of this great city; and
WHEREAS, we owe the law enforcement officers and their families an extraordinary debt
of gratitude.
NOW, THEREFORE,I,Ray Martinez,Mayor ofthe city of Fort Collins do hereby proclaim
the week of May 9-16, 2003 as
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
in the city of Fort Collins and ask the community to salute our police officers for their hope,
courage, and brave deeds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 20th day of May, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
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