HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 31-62 RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD DESIGNATING MAY 13 THROUGH 19,
1962 AS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK.
WHEREAS, as a result of the enactment of Senate Joint Reso-
lution No. 65 of the Congress of the United· States, now 'known as
Public Law No. 8754, the week of May 13·through 19, 1962 has been
designated as "Policei Week" in~ r-ecognition 0f' the. contribution the
Police Officers of·America have made to our'.civiliza'tion through
their dedicated and selfless efforts in ·enforcing the laws 'of our
cities, counties and states and of the United States,· regardless
of the peril or hazard to themselves; and
WHEREAS, President John F. Kennedy has been authorized and
requested· by the Congress 'of the United States to issue a procla-
mation inviting the people of the United States to· observe the
period with appropriate ceremonies and activities as a tribute to
all Peace Officers; and
WHEREAS, in proposing and adopting this Law Congress felt that
it would serve to inform the people of the United States of' the
varied services rendered by. Law Enforcement Officers 'and encourage
the help and cooperation of our citizens-for better law enforcement;
and
WHEREAS, the crime rate in the City of Bakersfield shows a
decrease of four percent during the first three months of 1962 as
compared with the same period of~ 1961, while crime is on the increase
in other areas of this state, and the efforts of the local Police
Officers are largely responsible for this decrease 'of criminal
activity in this city; and
WHEREAS, for a period of more than~ thirty years there has not
been a child attending elementary or Junior High School killed in
traffic within the City during such time aS school was in session
or while children were going to or coming from school,' and that
for the greater part this record is' due to the vigilance of Police
Officers in enforcing traffic laws and .teaching-good traffic safety
practices to youngsters; and
WHEREAS, Police Officers are called upon at all hours of the
day and night, every day in the year, to face and apprehend armed,
dangerous and demented criminals so that such criminals may be
brought before the Bar of .Justice for Itheir nefarious acts;"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the council of the City of
'Bakersfield that the week of May 13 through 19, 1962 iS hereby
designated as "National Police. Week" in .the City of Bakersfield in
recognition of the heroic, commendable and vital services rendered
by law enforcement officers of this City·
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed
and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular
· .meeting thereof held on the 7th day of May, 1962, by the following
vote:
AYES: BALFANZ, CROES, DOOLIN, iV,,M'~!IB/~N',(S, MOSSMAN, RUCKER, STIEP-.N
ABSENT, _ ~
~AINING,
CoUncil of the City ..of Bakersfield.
APPROVED this' /7th' day of May, 1962.