SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 869

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Live Oak and Texans across the state in observing National Police Week; and

WHEREAS, President John F. Kennedy in 1962 designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which it falls as National Police Week; in commemoration of this special occasion, the Live Oak Police Department is holding a ceremony on May 18, 2011, to honor those police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Peace officers throughout the nation work with devotion, sacrifice, and selflessness to protect the lives and property of our country's citizens; despite the important role they play in our society, more than 60,000 law enforcement officers are assaulted each year, and since the first recorded death in 1792, more than 18,000 of them have made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuance of their duties, including Officer Alfredo F. Araiza of the Live Oak Police Department; and

WHEREAS, The ceremony in Live Oak will include presentations by the Live Oak Police Color Guard and the Live Oak Police Rifle Team; musical performances will further add to the dignity of the ceremony; and

WHEREAS, This event is a fitting acknowledgement and celebration of the outstanding service and sacrifices of our state and nation's law enforcement personnel; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby pay tribute to our nation's law enforcement officers and extend best wishes to the Live Oak Police Department for a memorable ceremony; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this solemn occasion.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 28, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate