05-07-2012 National Police WeekPITTSYL VANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPER VISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
May 13-19, 2012
Whereas, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace
Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as Police Week; and
Whereas, the members of the law enforcement agency of Pittsylvania County plays an essential
role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Pittsylvania County; and
Whereas, it is important that all citizens know and understand the problems, duties and
responsibilities of their sheriff department, and that members of our sheriff department recognize their
duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence or
disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression or
intimidation; and
Whereas, the Sheriff's Department of Pittsylvania County has grown to be a modern and
scientific law enforcement agency which unceasingly provides a vital public service; then
Now, Therefore, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors call upon all citizens of
Pittsylvania County and upon all patriotic, civil, and educational organizations to observe the week of
May 13 through May 19, 2012, as Police Week with appropriate ceremonies in which all of our
people may join in commemorating police officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal
devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in doing
so, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and
security of all citizens; and
Furthermore, the Board of Supervisors calls upon all citizens of Pittsylvania County to observe
Monday, May 14, 2012 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Pittsylvania County in honor of those
peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in
the performance of duty.
Given under my hand this day 7`h, 2012.
t'ittsytvania L'ounty Board of J'upervisors