SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19
(By Senators Rowe, Bailey, Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin,
Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Guills, Harrison,
Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie,
Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Ross, Sharpe,
Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Tomblin, Mr. President,
Unger, Weeks and White)
Designating February 18, 2004, as "Law-enforcement Appreciation
Day".
Whereas, Citizens of West Virginia should consider the men and
women of law enforcement who daily place their lives in danger for
our safety; and
Whereas, The men and women of law enforcement have trained
efficiently to perform their duties and are dedicated to the
communities they serve; and
Whereas, Sadly, there are many law-enforcement officers who
are killed in the line of duty; and
Whereas, It is fitting that we pay tribute to the men and
women of law enforcement whose dedication and commitment to protect
and serve our citizens go unnoticed in our daily lives; therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 18, 2004, as "Law-enforcement Appreciation Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby expresses its
gratitude for law-enforcement officers who risk their lives on a
daily basis for our safety and protection and is proud of the men
and women who live up to the creed "To protect and serve"; and, be
it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to appropriate representatives of law
enforcement.