PREPARED BY: Capt. JAMES LAUGHTER DATE OF MEETING: 04/15/2024
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 AS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND THE WEEK IN WHICH IT FALLS AS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve by Minute Order
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Compliance statements
Building a Healthy Community is a major policy goal in the recently adopted City Council Priority Work Plan FY 2023-25, adopted May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
Established by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, on October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week.
National Police Week is a time to pay special tribute, recognition, and honor to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, for the safety and protection of others, and to voice appreciation for those who continue to serve on the front lines.
Procedurally, the City Council must approve requests for Proclamations by majority vote via minute action prior to official issuance.
FISCAL IMPACT
None associated with this item.
ATTACHMENT
Att A - Draft of Proposed Proclamation.