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Gov. Gianforte Recognizes Police Week
HELENA, Mont. – To honor Montana’s brave men and women in law enforcement, Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed May 11-17, 2022, Police Week in Montana.
“Each and every day, Montana law enforcement officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect our communities and keep Montanans safe,” Gov. Gianforte said. “As we do every day but particularly this week, I encourage Montanans to show our gratitude and thank a member of law enforcement. Montana proudly backs the blue.”
The governor also proclaimed Sunday, May 15, 2022, Peace Officers Memorial Day in memory of law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The governor will issue a separate proclamation ordering all flags flown in the State of Montana to fly at half-staff on Sunday to honor their memory.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The governor’s proclamation can be viewed here and below.
WHEREAS, Montana law enforcement officers selflessly serve our state and nation, putting themselves in harm’s way to protect our communities, keep Montanans safe, and maintain the peace; and
WHEREAS, Montana law enforcement officers not only protect our cities and towns, but also participate in search and rescue efforts in every corner of our state to reunite families or bring closure to the loved ones of those lost; and
WHEREAS, Montana honors and remembers the lives of law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty in service to their fellow Montanans; and
WHEREAS, Montana proudly Backs the Blue, standing with the brave men and women who choose this noble profession and dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others; and
WHEREAS, since 1962, May 15 of each year has been designated Peace Officers Memorial Day;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greg Gianforte, Governor of the State of Montana, do hereby proclaim the week of May 11-17, 2022
POLICE WEEK
and Sunday, May 15, 2022
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
in Montana to honor our law enforcement officers.
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