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Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-90
RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 15 AS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
AND THE WEEK OF MAY 14-20,2000, AS POLICE WEEK
WHEREAS, President John F. Kennedy authorized the proclamation that May 15th
of each year be designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week of each year
during such May 15 occurs as Police Week; and
WHEREAS, police officers have worked devotedly and selflessly on behalf of the
people of this community, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves; and
citizens; and
WHEREAS, these officers have safeguarded the lives and property of their fellow
WHEREAS, by the enforcement of our laws these same officers have given freedom
from fear of violence and civil disorder; and
WHEREAS, these men and women by their dedicated service have earned the gratitude of
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the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that May 15th be declared Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 14-
20, 2000, be declared as Police Week.
Mav_ 8. 2000
Date Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST: _
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Robert Peppe and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson and Robert Peppe
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.