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City of San Leandro <br />City Council <br />Meeting Date: May 1, 2023 <br />Agenda Number: 3.i. <br />Agenda Section: RECOGNITIONS <br />File Number: 23-181 <br />File Type: Presentation <br />May 15 - 21, 2023, as National Police Week Proclamation <br />WHEREAS, in 1962, the United States Congress and President designated May 15th as Peace Officers <br />Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week; and <br />WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms <br />which have been guaranteed by the Constitution to every American; and <br />WHEREAS, every day, San Leandro police officers work tirelessly to protect our residents, enforce laws, <br />and keep our community safe in accordance with the core values of teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and <br />service; and <br />WHEREAS, San Leandro police officers are “proud to serve” and report for duty with knowledge of the <br />dangers they may face and the sacrifices they may be called upon to make; and <br />WHEREAS, this week we pay tribute to the police officers who protect and serve with extraordinary <br />bravery and devote their lives in pursuit of a safe San Leandro; and <br />WHEREAS, National Police Week honors police officers who have dedicated their lives to the service of <br />humanity through public safety and to the 26,283 officers who have given their lives in this noble cause and <br />recognize them for their brave and valiant service. Tragically, three San Leandro police officers have been <br />killed in the line of duty; and <br />WHEREAS, in honor of all the fallen officers and their families, U.S. flags in the City of San Leandro <br />should be flown at half-staff during National Police Week. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, I, Juan González, Mayor of the City of San Leandro, do hereby proclaim May 15-21, <br />2023, as “National Police Week” in the City of San Leandro and encourage residents to join the Police <br />Department in honoring our three fallen officers: Fred R. Haller, Donald F. Spingola, and Nels Daniel Niemi, <br />who through their courageous deeds, made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community. Hence, we ask <br />all residents in our community to visit our Public Safety Memorial located in front of the San Leandro Police <br />Department. <br />IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal <br />of the City of San Leandro to be affixed this 1st day of May 2023 <br />Page 1 City of San Leandro Printed on 4/26/2023