[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8255--MAY 9, 2008

Proclamation 8255 of May 9, 2008
Peace Officers' Memorial Day and Police Week, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Across our Nation, law enforcement officers carry the great
responsibility of protecting their fellow citizens. On Peace Officers'
Memorial Day and during Police Week, we honor these brave public
servants who fight crime, violence, and terrorism, and we pay homage to
the heroes who have fallen in the line of duty.
With valor and devotion, our country's law enforcement officers stand
watch on the front lines and help make our communities safer and more
secure. Fulfilling their duties with courage and commitment, they





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work tirelessly and put themselves in harm's way, exemplifying the good
and decent character of America.
As we observe Peace Officers' Memorial Day and Police Week, we pause to
pay tribute to those who serve in law enforcement. On this occasion, we
especially remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and we
pray for the families and friends they have left behind. We thank all
the extraordinary American men and women who have answered the call to
serve in law enforcement for their commitment to justice and to their
communities.
By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat.
676), and by Public Law 103-322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the
President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each
year as ``Peace Officers' Memorial Day'' and the week in which it falls
as ``Police Week,'' and to direct 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, 2008, as Peace Officers' Memorial
Day and May 11 through May 17, 2008, 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, officials of the other territories subject
to the jurisdiction of the United States, 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 ninth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH