[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8144--MAY 11, 2007

Proclamation 8144 of May 11, 2007
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In every American community, committed law enforcement officers watch
over our neighborhoods and work to make our Nation a safer, more
peaceful place. As we observe Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police
Week, we honor the men and women who serve the cause of justice, and we
pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
By taking an oath to serve and protect their fellow citizens, law
enforcement officers answer a vital calling and accept a profound
responsibility. These extraordinary Americans work to uphold our laws
and serve on the front lines in the fight against crime and terrorism.
We owe a lasting debt to those who sacrificed their lives while serving
and protecting our fellow citizens. These fallen officers live on in our
national memory as Americans whose courage and commitment have

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shown the true meaning of heroism. We offer our respect and prayers to
their loved ones.
On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we recognize and
honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women whose devotion to
duty brings honor to our system of justice and makes America a better
place.
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, 2007, as Peace Officers Memorial Day
and May 13 through May 19, 2007, 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 seven, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH