[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 16, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 28227-28228]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-4620]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8014 of May 11, 2006

                
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Every day, our Nation's dedicated law enforcement 
                officers put themselves at risk to keep their fellow 
                Americans safe. As we observe Peace Officers Memorial 
                Day and Police Week, we pay tribute to the courageous 
                men and women who have lost their lives protecting us, 
                and we honor all those who wear the badge and keep the 
                peace.

                The law enforcement officers of today carry on the long 
                and proud tradition of service built by their 
                predecessors. With valor and distinction, these 
                citizens stand watch over us all and work hard to fight 
                crime, violence, and terrorism in communities across 
                America. We are a country built on the rule of law, and 
                our Nation is grateful to the men and women who enforce 
                those laws and uphold the fairness and peace we 
                treasure.

                Law enforcement officers deserve our appreciation for 
                the work they do, and citizens fulfill an important 
                civic responsibility by supporting their work to 
                protect our communities. Through organizations like 
                Citizen Corps, men and women are assisting their local 
                police force, fire department, and neighborhood watch 
                program. More information about Citizen Corps volunteer 
                opportunities can be found at citizencorps.gov. I 
                encourage all Americans to help fight crime in their 
                communities by volunteering and participating in crime 
                prevention organizations. By working together, we can 
                achieve a better and more secure future for our 
                children and grandchildren.

                On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, 
                we honor the heroism of all our law enforcement 
                officers, especially those who have given their lives 
                so that others might live. They performed their jobs 
                with extraordinary distinction, and a proud and 
                grateful Nation will always remember their service and 
                sacrifice. We ask God's blessings for the families and 
                friends they left behind.

                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,'' and by Public Law 
                103-322, as amended, (36 U.S.C. 136), has directed that 
                the flag be flown at half staff on Peace Officers 
                Memorial Day.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 
                2006, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 14 through 
                May 20, 2006, as Police Week. I call on all Americans 
                to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities. I also call on Governors of the United 
                States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as 
                appropriate officials of all units of government, to 
                direct that the flag be flown at half staff on Peace 
                Officers Memorial Day. I further encourage all 
                Americans to display the flag at half staff from their 
                homes and businesses on that day.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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[FR Doc. 06-4620
Filed 5-15-06; 8:45 am]
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