Bill Text: MS HC15 | 2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Mississippi House Concurrent Resolution 15 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Police Appreciation Month; designate May 2016 as.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 12-5)

Status: (Passed) 2016-02-10 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HC15 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2016-HC15-Enrolled.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2016 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Barker, Bell (21st), Byrd, Denny, Ellis, Evans (45th), Hood, Johnson (87th), Massengill, McLeod, Roberson, Steverson, Sullivan, Touchstone, Watson, Wilson, Miles

House Concurrent Resolution 15

(As Adopted by House and Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2016, AS "POLICE APPRECIATION MONTH" IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR SELFLESS COMMITMENT TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITIES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, police officers play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms we are guaranteed as citizens of this nation and state through the entitlements of our respective constitutions; and

WHEREAS, the men and women of the police departments in Mississippi provide a vital public service, enhance the quality of life and provide for social justice and public safety as part of their duty and mission to protect and serve through their constant application of new procedures and techniques to allow them to become more efficient in the enforcement of our state's laws; and

WHEREAS, police officers accept a profound responsibility and work to uphold our laws, safeguard our individual liberties and serve on the front lines in the fight against crime; and

WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the problems, duties and responsibilities of their police department, and that members of our police department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation; and

WHEREAS, in addition to recognizing those officers still serving today, it is with heavy hearts that we mourn the heroes taken from us only because they chose to serve, and we rededicate ourselves to carrying forward their noble legacy; and

WHEREAS, it is both fitting and proper that we concertedly express our gratitude for the dedicated service and courageous deeds of law enforcement officers throughout this state and for their contributions to preserving the security and well-being of all of Mississippi's citizens and visitors; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to acknowledge the selfless character of the men and women who serve in blue, who protect us without regard to whatever danger they may face:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby proclaim and designate the month of May 2016, as "Police Appreciation Month" in the State of Mississippi, and publicly salute the service of police officers who guard our communities and protect our citizens.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the chief law enforcement officer of each county and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.