Proc - National Law Enforcement Week 2022
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls as National Police
Week; and
WHEREAS, established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives
in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others, 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, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
proclaim the week of May 15-21, 2022 as
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK
and call upon all citizens in this community to especially honor and show our sincere appreciation for the officers
of the City by our thanking the men and women who make it possible for us to leave our homes safely each day and return knowing we are protected by men and women willing to sacrifice
their lives if necessary to guard our loved ones, property and government against all who would violate the law.
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 16th day of May, 2022.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta