ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 152

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

INTRODUCED MAY 5, 1997

 

 

By Assemblymen ZISA and ASSELTA

 

 

An Assembly Resolution concerning the observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

 

Whereas, The law enforcement officers of New Jersey have served, and continue to serve, the citizens of our communities with selfless devotion, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves; and

Whereas, Each day these officers preserve and protect the lives and property of the people of our State; and

Whereas, By enforcing federal and State law, these officers have secured the internal freedoms and rights we enjoy, most notably a freedom from the fear of violence and civil disorder that plagues the citizens of so many other nations; and

Whereas, These men and women, by their distinctive service and dedicated efforts as law enforcement officers, have earned our highest respect and deepest gratitude; and

Whereas, Since the enactment of Public Law 87-726 in 1962, the successive Presidents of this nation have each year proclaimed May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, publicly recognizing the dedicated service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws and respectfully honoring all those officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty; and

Whereas, It is altogether fitting and proper, and within the public interest, for the citizens of this State and the residents of each community to join in the observance of this day of public recognition and appreciation for the law enforcement officers who serve and protect the people of this State; now, therefore

 

    Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

    The citizens of New Jersey, in alliance with the State and its several counties and municipalities, are hereby encouraged:

 

    1. To join in the observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1997 to recognize, applaud and sincerely thank those men and women who, serving night and day as law enforcement officers, protect and safeguard our lives and property;


    2. To honor all those law enforcement officers--federal, State and local--who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty by displaying at half staff the flag of the United States on that day; and

 

    3. To organize and sponsor appropriate ceremonies and activities reflective of the sincere and deep appreciation the citizens of our State and communities extend to the men and women of the law enforcement community.

 

 

STATEMENT

 

    This Assembly Resolution encourages the citizens of this State to join in observing Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1997.

    Since the enactment of Public Law 87-726 in 1962, the successive Presidents of the United States have each year proclaimed May 15th Peace Officers Memorial Day. On that day, citizens are urged to publicly recognize the dedicated service given by the men and women law enforcement officers who protect and safeguard our lives and property. In recognition of, and to respectfully honor, those officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty, citizens are asked to fly the American flag at half staff.

 

 

                             

 

Encourages citizens to join in observing Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1997.