[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 93 (Thursday, May 13, 2004)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Page 26473]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-11030]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 7784 of May 7, 2004

                
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2004

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Law enforcement officers are among America's greatest 
                heroes. Every day, these men and women protect our 
                families, homes, businesses, and communities.

                Our dedicated peace officers put themselves at great 
                risk while working tirelessly on the front lines in the 
                fight against crime, violence, and terrorism. According 
                to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 
                last year, 145 law enforcement officers made the 
                ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in the line of 
                duty, while thousands of others were injured protecting 
                our citizens from harm. On Peace Officers Memorial Day 
                and throughout Police Week, we honor the memory of the 
                fallen and recognize those who devote their lives to 
                enforcing our laws, bringing criminals to justice, and 
                making America safer and better.

                Over the past year, many in our law enforcement 
                community have been activated as Reservists or members 
                of the National Guard. We are grateful to these 
                officers and all our military personnel for answering 
                the call to service, for their commitment to duty, and 
                for the sacrifices they are making in defense of 
                freedom.

                By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as 
                amended, (76 Stat. 676), the Congress has authorized 
                and requested the President to designate May 15 of each 
                year as ``Peace Officers Memorial Day'' and the week in 
                which it falls as ``Police Week.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 
                2004, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 9 through 
                May 15, 2004, as Police Week. I call on all Americans 
                to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand four, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.

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[FR Doc. 04-11030
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