Bill Text: IL SR0914 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Declares May 15 to May 21, 2022 as Police Appreciation Week in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of local, state, and federal police officers and their service to our great State. Celebrates the contributions of law enforcement from across the State, recognizing their hard work, dedication, loyalty, and commitment to keeping our communities safe. Recognizes the families of law enforcement officers for their endless sacrifices. Encourages all residents of Illinois to recognize the essential mission that law enforcement officers undertake every day and thank them for their dedication and service.

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-1)

Status: (Passed) 2022-04-09 - Resolution Adopted [SR0914 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0914-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers of Illinois put their
lives on the line to protect and serve the residents of our
great State; and
WHEREAS, The police officers of Illinois keep our
communities safe, help prevent crime, and provide assistance
to those in need, among an infinite number of other tasks to
encourage civic engagement and an investment in the well-being
of all Illinoisans; they work with our schools, community
organizations, and other local partners to offer assistance
and educational opportunities to residents; and
WHEREAS, The first police department in the United States
was established in New York City in 1844 and officially
organized in 1845; other cities followed suit, including
Chicago in 1855; and
WHEREAS, The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the
enduring courage and unwavering devotion of law enforcement
officers to the communities that they have sworn to serve; and
WHEREAS, There are currently more than 900,000 sworn law
enforcement officers and more than 17,000 state and local law
enforcement agencies serving nationwide; and

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WHEREAS, Approximately 12 percent of current law
enforcement officers are female; and
WHEREAS, In uncertain times, these men and women are the
first response in the face of crisis or tragedy, and they
continue to put on their uniforms to bravely face challenges
to ensure the general welfare of our society; and
WHEREAS, In 2021, 582 officers made the ultimate sacrifice
while serving our great nation, including ten in Illinois; our
fallen officers should be remembered and honored for their
courage and sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May
15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar
week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare May 15 to
May 21, 2022 as Police Appreciation Week in the State of
Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we recognize the dedication and sacrifice
of local, state, and federal police officers and their service

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to our great State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we celebrate the contributions of law
enforcement from across the State, recognizing their hard
work, dedication, loyalty, and commitment to keeping our
communities safe; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we recognize the families of law
enforcement officers for their endless sacrifices; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That we encourage all residents of Illinois to
recognize the essential mission that law enforcement officers
undertake every day and thank them for their dedication and
service.