CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2011–2012 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 22
Introduced by
Senator
Correa
(Coauthor(s):
Senator
Alquist, Anderson, Berryhill, Calderon, DeSaulnier, Emmerson, Fuller, Hernandez, Lieu, Liu, Negrete McLeod, Price, Rubio, Steinberg, Strickland, Vargas, Wolk, Wright, Wyland, Yee)
(Coauthor(s):
Assembly Member
Alejo, Ammiano, Beall, Block, Bonilla, Buchanan, Carter, Cedillo, Conway, Cook, Dickinson, Fletcher, Galgiani, Gatto, Gordon, Hagman, Hall, Roger Hernández, Hill, Huffman, Jeffries, Lara, Bonnie Lowenthal, Miller, Norby, Portantino, Silva, Smyth, Solorio, Swanson, Valadao, Wagner, Williams, Yamada)
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March 09, 2011 |
Relative to California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 22, as introduced, Correa.
California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
This measure would designate Monday, May 2, 2011, 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 2, 2011, 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 2010 be recognized:
Sergeant Ira G. Essoe, Jr., Orange County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: February 4, 2010
Deputy Joel B. Wahlenmaier, Fresno County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: February 25, 2010
Deputy Kenneth J. Collier, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: February 28, 2010
Officer Javier Bejar, Reedley Police Department, End of Watch: March 1, 2010
Officer Daniel N. Benavides, California Highway Patrol, Border Division, End of Watch: May 7,
2010
Officer Thomas P. Coleman, California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino, End of Watch: June 11, 2010
Officer Phillip D. Ortiz, California Highway Patrol, West Los Angeles, End of Watch: June 22, 2010
Officer Justin W. McGrory, California Highway Patrol, Barstow, End of Watch: June 27, 2010
Officer Brett J. Oswald, California Highway Patrol, Templeton, End of Watch: June 27, 2010
Christoper A. Wilson, San Diego Police Department, End of Watch: October 28, 2010
Officer Ryan P. Bonaminio, Riverside Police Department, End of Watch: November 7, 2010; 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:
Deputy Frank Hamilton, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: April 9, 1895
Officer George A. Humburg, California Highway Patrol, San Jose, End of Watch: November 29, 1944
Warden Clarence Brown, California Department of Fish and Game, Law Enforcement Division, End of Watch: April 3, 1959; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates Monday, May 2, 2011, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and urges 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.