Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 35
CHAPTER 32
Relative to California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
May 07, 2007.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 35, Correa.
California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
This measure would designate Thursday, May 3, 2007, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and would urge all Californians to use that day to honor California peace officers.
Digest Key
Fiscal Committee:
NO WHEREAS, May 3, 2007, 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 their bravery and dedication and we share in their losses on California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, California 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, The peace officers of California 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 officers have safeguarded the lives and property of the citizens of California and have given their full measure to ensure those 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 men and women 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 California’s peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities in 2006 be recognized;
Officer Rich May, East Palo Alto Police Department, End of Watch: January 7, 2006
Officer Earl H. Scott, California Highway Patrol, Modesto, End of Watch: February 17, 2006
Officer John Bailey, California Highway Patrol, Rancho Cucamonga, End of Watch: February 25, 2006
Deputy Pierre W. Bain, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: March 23, 2006
Sergeant Scott A. Hanson, Covina Police Department, End of Watch: July 3, 2006
Officer Nick-Tomasito Birco, San Francisco Police Department, End of Watch: July 26, 2006
Officer Brent W. Clearman, California Highway Patrol, Oakland, End of Watch: August 6, 2006
Officer Landon M. Dorris, Los Angeles Police Department, End of Watch: October 22, 2006
Deputy Jeffrey V. Mitchell, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: October 27, 2006
Deputy William Joe Hudnall, Kern County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: November 14, 2006
Officer Daniel S. Bessant, Oceanside Police Department, End of Watch: December 20, 2006
Officer Bryan D. Tuvera, San Francisco Police Department, End of Watch: December 23, 2006; and be it further
Resolved, That California’s peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities in prior years, but not yet enrolled, also be recognized;
Constable Samuel D. Holman, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: March 10, 1901
Deputy Constable Joseph Mamola, Oakland Township Constable’s Office, End of Watch: April 13, 1927
Officer Roderick D. Gordon, Western Pacific Railroad, End of Watch: September 8, 1935
Officer David D. Irwin, California Highway Patrol, South Los Angeles, End of Watch: September 18, 2000; and be it further
Resolved, That the Members designate Thursday, May 3, 2007, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and urge all Californians to remember those individuals who gave their lives for our safety and express appreciation to those who continue to dedicate themselves to making California a safer place in which 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.