Whereas, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week; and


Whereas, the members of the law enforcement agency of the City of Elkins play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Elkins; and


Whereas, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and


Whereas, the men and women of the law enforcement agency of the City of Elkins unceasingly provide a vital public service;


Now, therefore, I, Mayor of the City of Elkins, call upon all citizens of Elkins and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May 11 - 17, 2008, as Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our people may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.


I further call upon all citizens of Elkins, Arkansas to observe 15, May 2008, as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.


In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Elkins to be affixed.