Bill Text: CA SCR69 | 2021-2022 | Regular Session | Introduced

California Senate Concurrent Resolution 69 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-04-21 - Ordered to inactive file on request of Senator Grove. [SCR69 Detail]

Download: California-2021-SCR69-Introduced.html

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2021–2022 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Concurrent Resolution

No. 69

Introduced by Senator Grove

February 15, 2022

Relative to peace officers.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

SCR 69, as introduced, Grove. California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

This measure would proclaim Sunday, May 15, 2022, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

Fiscal Committee: NO

WHEREAS, Sunday, May 15, 2022, is California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, a day Californians observe in commemoration of those noble officers who have tragically sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Although California citizens are indebted to our California peace officers each day of the week, we make particular note of our peace officers’ bravery and dedication, and we share in their losses on California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day; and

WHEREAS, Peace officers have a job second in importance to none, and it is a job that is as difficult and dangerous as it is important; and

WHEREAS, California peace officers have worked dutifully and selflessly on behalf of the people of this great state, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves; and

WHEREAS, By the enforcement of our laws, these same peace officers have safeguarded the lives and property of the citizens of California and have given their full measure to ensure these citizens the right to be free from crime and violence; and

WHEREAS, Special ceremonies and observations on behalf of California peace officers provide all Californians with the opportunity to appreciate the heroic individuals who have dedicated their lives to preserving public safety; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes California’s peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities in 2021:

(1) Deputy Adam Gibson, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: January 18, 2021.

(2) Sergeant Richard P. Brown, Fresno Police Department, End of Watch: February 17, 2021.

(3) Deputy Thomas J. Albanese, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: February 25, 2021.

(4) Officer Jose Anzora, Los Angeles Police Department, End of Watch: March 03, 2021.

(5) Detective Luca Benedetti, San Luis Obispo Police Department, End of Watch: May 10, 2021.

(6) Officer Jimmy Inn, Stockton Police Department, End of Watch: May 11, 2021.

(7) Sergeant Dominic Vaca, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: May 31, 2021.

(8) Deputy Phillip Campas, Kern County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: July 25, 2021.

(9) Officer Harminder Grewal, Galt Police Department, End of Watch: August 26, 2021.

Resolved, That the Legislature designates Sunday, May 15, 2022, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and urges all Californians to remember those individuals who have given their lives for our safety and express appreciation to those who continue to dedicate themselves to making California a safer place to live and raise our families; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.