2025 Senate Resolution 47

Whereas, In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, while the calendar week in which May 15th falls is also known as National Police Week; and

Whereas, National Police Week was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, paying special recognition to those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty or for the safety and protection of others; and

Whereas, There are more than 750,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including approximately 18,000 full-time uniformed police officers in Michigan; and

Whereas, In 2024, 147 law enforcement officers were killed and many more assaulted in the line of duty across the country; and

Whereas, The names of the dedicated public servants who made the ultimate sacrifice are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and

Whereas, Michigan’s fallen officers will never be forgotten, nor will their service to their respective communities. By choosing to serve as law enforcement officers, these courageous individuals answered the call for service and willingly put their lives in jeopardy to protect; and

Whereas, We applaud them for choosing law enforcement as their honorable career and commend those who serve with honor and integrity; and

Whereas, We are indebted to the unwavering public service of our local and state police and are both fortunate and grateful for their contributions to our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week. We openly salute the law enforcement officers in our communities, in addition to those in our state and country, and honor police who sacrifice their lives for the safety and security of all.