[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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.
GEORGE W. BUSH

PROCLAMATION 7785--MAY 14, 2004