SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 724
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Friends of Memorial Lane and the citizens of Hood County in
celebrating National Police Week, which is taking place May 12
through 18, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Peace officers are a select group of brave men and
women who dedicate their lives to the protection and safekeeping
of their fellow citizens and who serve our nation and this great
state, regardless of dangerous circumstances and risks to their
personal safety; and
WHEREAS, As a tribute to these invaluable civil servants,
the 87th United States Congress and President John F. Kennedy
designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of
May 15 as Police Week; and
WHEREAS, Proud traditions since 1962, these observances
provide an excellent opportunity for citizens to reflect on the
unique responsibilities and challenges of law enforcement duty
and to honor active and fallen peace officers for their
exceptional service and sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, The Friends of Memorial Lane organization is
holding a ceremony in Granbury on May 11, 2019, to begin this
important event; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Friends of Memorial Lane and the
citizens of Hood County on their commitment to supporting our
state's peace officers and extend to them best wishes for a
productive and memorable National Police Week kickoff event;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 8, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate