[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8014--MAY 11, 2006
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
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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.
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.
GEORGE W. BUSH