SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 724

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join Friends of Memorial Lane and the citizens of Hood County in celebrating National Police Week, which is taking place May 12 through 18, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Peace officers are a select group of brave men and women who dedicate their lives to the protection and safekeeping of their fellow citizens and who serve our nation and this great state, regardless of dangerous circumstances and risks to their personal safety; and

WHEREAS, As a tribute to these invaluable civil servants, the 87th United States Congress and President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 15 as Police Week; and

WHEREAS, Proud traditions since 1962, these observances provide an excellent opportunity for citizens to reflect on the unique responsibilities and challenges of law enforcement duty and to honor active and fallen peace officers for their exceptional service and sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, The Friends of Memorial Lane organization is holding a ceremony in Granbury on May 11, 2019, to begin this important event; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Friends of Memorial Lane and the citizens of Hood County on their commitment to supporting our state's peace officers and extend to them best wishes for a productive and memorable National Police Week kickoff event; and, be it further

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

Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate