2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 47
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: recognizing May 2023 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Wisconsin.
Whereas, every year since 1963, National Police Week is observed in May along with Peace
Officers Memorial Day on May 15, to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives while
serving and protecting us; and
Whereas, law enforcement encompasses all of those individuals who help detect and prevent
crime and enforce our laws; and
Whereas, law enforcement officers put their safety and lives at risk every day to selflessly serve
and protect our communities from crime and threats; and
Whereas, unfortunately, law enforcement officers are killed or harmed in the line of duty, with
over 25,000 officers having been killed in the line of duty in United States history, four officers being
killed in Wisconsin in 2023, and over 300 officers being killed in Wisconsin’s history; and
Whereas, there are approximately 13,400 law enforcement officers serving in Wisconsin and
almost 600 law enforcement agencies operating in the state; and
Whereas, Law Enforcement Appreciation Month offers an opportunity to provide the recognition
and support that law enforcement officers deserve for their selfless dedication and hard work protecting
the citizens and communities of Wisconsin; and
Whereas, people are encouraged to show their support and appreciation of law enforcement by
taking various actions, including by sending a card of support to their local police department, by
sharing a positive law enforcement experience on social media, by participating in Project Blue Light
through displaying a blue light outside of their house, and, most importantly, by thanking a police
officer; and
Whereas, law enforcement holds an essential and valuable role in our society, by constantly and
tirelessly protecting our people and communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That May 2023 is recognized as Law
Enforcement Appreciation Month in Wisconsin; and, be it further
Resolved, That the members of the Assembly and Senate express their tremendous gratitude and
support to all law enforcement officers in the state of Wisconsin and the nation for their sacrifices and
selfless service in protecting our communities.
Senator Chris Kapenga
President of the Senate
Representative Robin J. Vos
Speaker of the Assembly
Date
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk