Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 20
CHAPTER 80
Relative to peace officers.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
June 02, 2023.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 20, Umberg.
California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
This measure would proclaim Monday, May 8, 2023, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
Digest Key
Fiscal Committee:
NO WHEREAS, Monday, May 8, 2023, is California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, a day Californians observe in commemoration of the 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 2022:
Officer Tyler Ryan Lenehan, Elk Grove Police Department, End of Watch: January 21, 2022.
Officer Nicholas J. Vella, Huntington Beach Police Department, End of Watch: February 19, 2022.
Correctional Lieutenant Steven M. Taylor, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: February 24, 2022.
Officer Jorge David Alvarado, Jr., Salinas Police Department, End of Watch: February 25, 2022.
Officer Houston Ryan Tipping, Los Angeles Police Department, End of Watch: May 29,
2022.
Sergeant Michael Paredes, El Monte Police Department, End of Watch: June 14, 2022.
Officer Joseph A. Santana, El Monte Police Department, End of Watch: June 14, 2022.
Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: December 29, 2022; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature also recognizes California’s peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities in prior years, but not yet enrolled:
Officer Michael Edward Wall, Los Angeles County Probation Department, End of Watch, April 30, 2021; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates Monday, May 8, 2023, 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.