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5-Relating to: recognizing May 2023 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Wisconsin.
6-Whereas, every year since 1963, National Police Week is observed in May along with Peace
7-Officers Memorial Day on May 15, to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives while
8-serving and protecting us; and
9-Whereas, law enforcement encompasses all of those individuals who help detect and prevent
10-crime and enforce our laws; and
11-Whereas, law enforcement officers put their safety and lives at risk every day to selflessly serve
12-and protect our communities from crime and threats; and
13-Whereas, unfortunately, law enforcement officers are killed or harmed in the line of duty, with
14-over 25,000 officers having been killed in the line of duty in United States history, four officers being
15-killed in Wisconsin in 2023, and over 300 officers being killed in Wisconsin’s history; and
16-Whereas, there are approximately 13,400 law enforcement officers serving in Wisconsin and
17-almost 600 law enforcement agencies operating in the state; and
18-Whereas, Law Enforcement Appreciation Month offers an opportunity to provide the recognition
19-and support that law enforcement officers deserve for their selfless dedication and hard work protecting
20-the citizens and communities of Wisconsin; and
21-Whereas, people are encouraged to show their support and appreciation of law enforcement by
22-taking various actions, including by sending a card of support to their local police department, by
23-sharing a positive law enforcement experience on social media, by participating in Project Blue Light
24-through displaying a blue light outside of their house, and, most importantly, by thanking a police
25-officer; and
26-Whereas, law enforcement holds an essential and valuable role in our society, by constantly and
27-tirelessly protecting our people and communities; now, therefore, be it
28-Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That May 2023 is recognized as Law
29-Enforcement Appreciation Month in Wisconsin; and, be it further
30-Resolved, That the members of the Assembly and Senate express their tremendous gratitude and
31-support to all law enforcement officers in the state of Wisconsin and the nation for their sacrifices and
32-selfless service in protecting our communities.
33-Senator Chris Kapenga
34-President of the Senate
35-Representative Robin J. Vos
36-Speaker of the Assembly
37-Date
38-Edward A. Blazel
39-Assembly Chief Clerk
5+May 15, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives NOVAK, AUGUST, DUCHOW, TUSLER,
6+DONOVAN, RETTINGER, DOYLE, BEHNKE, MURPHY, DRAKE, SPIROS, SCHUTT,
7+STEFFEN, CALLAHAN, SORTWELL, WITTKE, SCHMIDT, KRUG, DALLMAN, KATSMA,
8+TITTL, MICHALSKI, DITTRICH, OLDENBURG, WICHGERS, MAGNAFICI, MURSAU,
9+PLUMER, MOSES, GOEBEN, ARMSTRONG, SWEARINGEN, ALLEN, MAXEY,
10+SHANKLAND, PETRYK, TRANEL, ROZAR, S. JOHNSON, GREEN, MACCO, BRANDTJEN,
11+GUSTAFSON, ZIMMERMAN, RATCLIFF, GUNDRUM, SNYDER, BINSFELD,
12+PRONSCHINSKE, BORN, SUMMERFIELD, ANDRACA, NEDWESKI, VANDERMEER and
13+OHNSTAD, cosponsored by Senators W ANGGAARD, JAMES, FELZKOWSKI,
14+CARPENTER, QUINN, FEYEN, TESTIN, NASS, WIRCH, CABRAL-GUEVARA and
15+MARKLEIN. Referred to Committee on Rules.
16+***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
17+Relating to: recognizing May 2023 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in
18+Wisconsin.
19+Whereas, every year since 1963, National Police Week is observed in May along
20+with Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, to honor law enforcement officers who
21+have lost their lives while serving and protecting us; and
22+Whereas, law enforcement encompasses all of those individuals who help detect
23+and prevent crime and enforce our laws; and
24+Whereas, law enforcement officers put their safety and lives at risk every day
25+to selflessly serve and protect our communities from crime and threats; and
26+Whereas, unfortunately, law enforcement officers are killed or harmed in the
27+line of duty, with over 25,000 officers having been killed in the line of duty in United
28+States history, four officers being killed in Wisconsin in 2023, and over 300 officers
29+being killed in Wisconsin's history; and
30+Whereas, there are approximately 13,400 law enforcement officers serving in
31+Wisconsin and almost 600 law enforcement agencies operating in the state; and
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50+Whereas, Law Enforcement Appreciation Month offers an opportunity to
51+provide the recognition and support that law enforcement officers deserve for their
52+selfless dedication and hard work protecting the citizens and communities of
53+Wisconsin; and
54+Whereas, people are encouraged to show their support and appreciation of law
55+enforcement by taking various actions, including by sending a card of support to their
56+local police department, by sharing a positive law enforcement experience on social
57+media, by participating in Project Blue Light through displaying a blue light outside
58+of their house, and, most importantly, by thanking a police officer; and
59+Whereas, law enforcement holds an essential and valuable role in our society,
60+by constantly and tirelessly protecting our people and communities; now, therefore,
61+be it
62+Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That May 2023 is
63+recognized as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Wisconsin; and, be it further
64+Resolved, That the members of the Assembly and Senate express their
65+tremendous gratitude and support to all law enforcement officers in the state of
66+Wisconsin and the nation for their sacrifices and selfless service in protecting our
67+communities.
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