05-18-2010 Peace Officers Memorial Day May 13 2010PITTSYLVANIA COUNTYBOARD OFSUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY
INPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA
May 13~", 2010
Whereas, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 151h as Peace
Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May I Sr" falls as National Police week; and
Whereas, the members of the law enforcement agencies of Pittsylvania County play an
essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Pittsylvania County and
Whereas, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities,
hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement
agency recognize 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 agencies of Pittsylvania County
unceasingly provide a vital public service; then
Now, Therefore, Be It Proclaimed that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors call
upon all citizens of Pittsylvania County and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to
observe Thursday, May 13, 2010 as a Day of Remembrance and Appreciation with 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; and
Be It Further Proclaimed, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors call upon all
citizens of Pittsylvania County to observe the May 13, 2010 as Peace Officers' 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 this day 13`" day of May, 2010.
William D. Sleeper, CXerk
Pittsylvania County Board of