Proc-Peace Officers' Memorial Day 2013 Executed North '` City of
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May
15 as Peace Officers'Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agencies in the City of North
Augusta play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of North
Augusta; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties,
responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of their law enforcement officers, and that law enforcement
officers recognize their duty to serve the people of this community, by protecting them against
violence and disorder; and
WHEREAS, the law enforcement officers of the City of North Augusta unceasingly
provide a public service.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Lark W. Jones, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, direct that all flags on City buildings be flown at half staff on May 15, 2013, in recognition
of Peace Officers' Memorial Day and in memory 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 to honor those law enforcement officers presently
serving the community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this t k ' day of May, 2013.
Lark W. Jo , Mayor
City of North Augusta