Assembly Resolution No. 2235

BY: M. of A. Rules (Giglio JA)

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, New York State has long been committed to supporting its
law enforcement professionals; and

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to
honor those individuals who serve to preserve and protect such values,
lauding their unwavering loyalty and dedication in the daily performance
of their duties; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers
Memorial Day in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, This observance is to recognize and to honor the service
and sacrifice of those peace officers killed in the line of duty while
protecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy; and

WHEREAS, On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a
proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day;
currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the
world gather in Washington, D.C., on May 15th to participate in numerous
planned events which honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice;
and

WHEREAS, The National Peace Officers Memorial Service is sponsored
by the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and is one in a
series of events that includes the Candlelight Vigil, sponsored by the
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF); and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events,
such as the dedication of Peace Officers Memorial Day, are brought to
our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the
citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, May 15, 2024, is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day
in honor of all fallen officers and their families; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2024, as Peace
Officers Memorial Day in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund; Concerns of
Police Survivors; and the Fraternal Order of Police.