HomeMy WebLinkAbout20231352.tiffPROCLAMATION
MAY 14-20, 2023 -NATIONAL WELD COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS WEEK
' MAY 15, 2023 - NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
MAY 18, 2023 - WELD COUNTY FALLEN OFFICER MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CEREMONY
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has designated the week of May 14 through
May 20, 2023, to be dedicated as "National Police Week" and Wednesday, May 15, 2023, as "National
Peace Officers Memorial Day;" and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers are the guardians of life and property, the defenders of the
individual's right to be free and live under a constitution that allows for these rights to be exercised,
who work tirelessly in the fight against crime and other wrongs to society; and
WHEREAS, it is known that in 2022, every 35 hours, an American Law Enforcement officer died in the
line of duty somewhere in this great country, and during this last year, 245 brave men and women
have lost their lives in the performance of their duties, two (2) of whom were from the State of
Colorado. Our community joins with other cities, towns, and counties to honor all peace officers
everywhere throughout our great nation; and
WHEREAS, it is known that the citizens of Weld County have lost nine Officers, Troopers, and Deputies
in the line of duty: Officer Lee Whitman, Deputy Earl Bucher, Trooper Wallace McCarty, Chief Richard
Ware, Officer James Longworth, Officer Richard Hart, Deputy Sam Brownlee, and Trooper Daniel
Groves, Master Trooper William Moden, and Officer Ty Allen Powell; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners calls upon all citizens in Weld County to especially honor and
show our sincere appreciation for the Peace Officers of this county by deed, remark, and attitude. We
call upon all citizens to make every effort to express their thanks to our officers who make it possible
for all of us to leave our homes and family in safety each and every day and to return to our homes
knowing that we are protected by men and women willing to sacrifice their lives, if necessary, to guard
our loved ones, government, and way of life, against all those who would violate the law and seek to
destroy our way of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Board of Weld County Commissioners that the
week of May 14 through May 20, 2023, be known as National Weld County Police Officers Week, and
Wednesday, May 15, 2023, to be known as Peace Officers Memorial Day, which will be celebrated on
Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Weld County.
BOARD OF C UNTYYCOMMISSIONERS
Mike Freeman, Chair
Kevin D. Ross
Stt K. James Lori
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
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2023-1352
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