Proc-Peace Officers' Memorial Day 2016 Executed North $ IJ City of Worth Augusta,
Augusta South Carolina
South Carolina's Riuerfront
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,
2016, 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 1 rnd and caused the seal
of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this IS day of May, 2016.
Lark W. Jones, ayor
City of North Augusta
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