2015-27 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES,MINNESOTA
DATE: May 11,2015 RESOLUTION NO: 2015-27
MOTION BY: Laufenburger SECONDED BY: McDonald
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 11-15,2015 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS WEEK AND MAY 15,2015 AS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
WHEREAS,in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating
May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as Law Enforcement
Officers Week; and
WHEREAS,tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world
converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of events that honor those that have paid
the ultimate sacrifice, and
WHEREAS,members of the Carver County Sheriffs Office play an essential role in
safeguarding the rights and freedom of all the citizens of Chanhassen;
WHEREAS,during Law Enforcement Week and throughout the year,the City of
Chanhassen recognizes and appreciates the critical contributions and sacrifices made by members
of the Carver County Sheriffs Office and honors their courage and dedication
NOW,THEREFORE,I, Denny Laufenburger, Mayor of Chanhassen, do hereby proclaim
May 11-15, 2015 as Law Enforcement Officers Week, and May 15, 2015 as Peace Officers
Memorial Day in Chanhassen
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 11th day of May, 2015
ATTEST:
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To d Gerhardt, City Manager Denny Lauf nburger ayor
YES NO ABSENT
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