Executive order, 2015 May 13

THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:

FLAGS ON STATE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ORDERED LOWERED TO HALF STAFF

WHEREAS: By joint resolution, the United States Congress authorized the President of the United States of America to designate May 15 of each year as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" and the week in which it falls as "Police Week"; and

WHEREAS: Thousands of Georgia's bravest men and women, in varying capacities of law enforcement, answer the call "To Protect and To Serve" their fellow man while putting their lives on the line every day to maintain public safety; and

WHEREAS: It is imperative that all citizens are aware of and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices made by each law enforcement officer who work for the betterment of their communities; and

WHEREAS: On Peace Officers Memorial Day, it is proper and fitting to honor the brave men and women who offer their lives in the pursuit of excellence and the protection of life and property.

NOW, THEREFORE, IN HONOR AND AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THE OFFICERS WHO SERVE, AND IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS WHO HAVE FALLEN, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

ORDERED:

That in conjunction with the Proclamation of the President of the United States of America, the flag of the United States and the flag of the Great State of Georgia shall be flown at half-staff on all state buildings and grounds on Friday, May 15,
2015.

This /37}:-day of May, 2015.

GOVERNOR