HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 15
(By Delegates Manchin and Caputo)
[Introduced February 6, 2003; referred to the
Committee on Rules.]
Designating February 19, 2003, as "Law-enforcement Appreciation
Day".
Whereas, Citizens of West Virginia should pause to 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 dedicated
themselves to the communities they serve and have trained
efficiently to perform their duties; and
Whereas, Sadly, there are many law-enforcement officers who pay
the ultimate price and 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 House of Delegates:
That the Senate hereby designates February 19, 2003, a "Law-
enforcement Appreciation Day" as an expression of our gratitude for
the outstanding task law-enforcement officers perform on a daily
basis for our safety and protection; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate is proud of the men and
women who put their lives on the line daily and who live up to the
creed "To protect and serve" the citizens of their communities;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to appropriate
representatives of law enforcement.