Proclamation

National Police Week

“In Memory of Many, In Honor of All”

May 13-19, 2012

Whereas, The Congress and President of the United States have designated the week of May 13-19, 2012 as National Police Week, and

Whereas, the members of the law enforcement play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of the Town of Emerald Isle, and

Whereas, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of their law enforcement officers, and

Whereas, the men and women of the law enforcement department of the Town of Emerald Isle serve the people by safeguarding life and property, protect them against violence and disorder and provide a vital public service.

Now, Therefore, I, Arthur B. Schools, Jr., Mayor of Emerald Isle, do hereby recognize the week of May 13-19, 2012, as National Police Week in the Town of Emerald Isle, and urge all citizens to recognize these officers’ faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities.

Proclaimed this 8th day of May , 2012.

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Arthur B. Schools, Jr., Mayor